What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Nuremberg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nuremberg is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Nuremberg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nuremberg is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nuremberg central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Nuremberg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Nuremberg?

The distance between Basel and Nuremberg is 550 km. The road distance is 433 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Nuremberg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Nuremberg?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Nuremberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nuremberg bus from?

Basel to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nuremberg train from?

Basel to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Nuremberg?

The best way to get from Basel to Nuremberg is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Nuremberg bus arrive?

Basel to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Nuremberg train arrive?

Basel to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nuremberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nuremberg is 433 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Basel to Nuremberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Nuremberg?

Book your Basel to Nuremberg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Nuremberg?

Book your Basel to Nuremberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nuremberg?

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Basel to Nuremberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Nuremberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
5h 9m
€57–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
5h 55m
€25–55
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Nuernberg HbfNj
7h 52m
€87–351
Drive 433 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nuremberg433 km
3h 48m
€75–108
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf61
5h 59m
€62–148
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BSL - NUE
5h 16m
€75–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
4h 44m
€112–264
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 33m
€134–345
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 22m
€128–309
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 5m
€125–310
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 54m
€149–334

Basel to Nuremberg by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nuremberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Nürnberg Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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