The average train between Basel and Nuremberg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Nuremberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Basel and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Basel to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Nuremberg is 333.2 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Nürnberg Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 11m.