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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Externsteine is to bus and train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Externsteine is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Externsteine?

The distance between Nuremberg and Externsteine is 395 km. The road distance is 378.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Externsteine without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Nuremberg to Externsteine, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Externsteine is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Nuremberg to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 576+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Nuremberg to Externsteine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 4 ways to get from Nuremberg to Externsteine by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Nürnberg Hbf to Altenbeken41
4h 52m
€71–81
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to KasselN73
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekenRe
7h 40m
€42–76
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheNj
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekenRe
5h 34m
€59–300
Drive 378.6 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Externsteine378.6 km
3h 52m
€55–79

Nuremberg to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

8Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.9 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Externsteine, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Altenbeken once daily. Tickets cost €60–70 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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