The average train between Heidelberg and Nuremberg takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Nuremberg is 172.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 25m.