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Train Nürnberg → Frankfurt

Schedule & travel time

2h 3m 123 km 13 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 3m

Fastest time

2h 28m

Avg. duration

123

Kilometers

13

Trains per day

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By train from Nürnberg to Frankfurt

An important rail connection: The train connection from Nürnberg to Frankfurt is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 3m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 123 kilometers and is served by about 13 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Nürnberg to Frankfurt saves you about 14 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Nürnberg to Frankfurt?

The fastest connection from Nürnberg to Frankfurt takes 2h 3m. The average travel time is 2h 28m.

How many trains run daily from Nürnberg to Frankfurt?

About 13 trains run daily on the Nürnberg - Frankfurt route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Nürnberg to Frankfurt?

The direct connection covers 123 km.

More interesting connections

Nürnberg → Regensburg
0h 50m88 km
Nürnberg → Treuchtlingen
0h 33m62 km
Berlin → Frankfurt
3h 43m424 km
München → Frankfurt
3h 9m304 km
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Return journey

Frankfurt Nürnberg

More connections

Nürnberg → Regensburg0h 50mNürnberg → Treuchtlingen0h 33mNürnberg → Erlangen15mNürnberg → München1h 2mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mMünchen → Frankfurt3h 9mGießen → Frankfurt0h 39m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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