The average train between Zurich and Nuremberg takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Singen station and Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Zurich to Nuremberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Nuremberg is 297.8 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Nürnberg Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 19m.