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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nuremberg is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

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 50m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Nürnberg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 29m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Nuremberg?

The distance between Basel and Nuremberg is 550 km. The road distance is 431.9 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 12m and costs €95 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 12m and costs €95 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Nuremberg bus arrive?

Basel to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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 432 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Basel to Nuremberg.

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

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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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Nuremberg by train, bus, 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 Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 12m
€99–462
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus FlixBus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872 / ...
6h 30m
€31–53
Drive 431.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nurembergcar 431.9 km
3h 50m
€77–111
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
5h 34m
€135–328
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
6h 3m
€80–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 29m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 44m
€155–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 32m
€174–481
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 23m
€171–412
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 58m
€163–454

Basel to Nuremberg by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.4 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus station via Freiburg in around 6h 30m.

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