The average train between Nuremberg and Kerpen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg to Kerpen. 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 Nuremberg and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Nuremberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Kerpen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Kerpen is 349.4 km. The road distance is 424 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €70–290 and the journey takes 3h 14m.