The average train between Heidelberg and Nuremberg takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Osterburken and take an average of 4h 9m. 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 Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Nuremberg is 172.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Nürnberg Hbf via Osterburken, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 40m.