What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg?

About 116 miles (187 km) separate Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg?

If you're headed to Nuremberg from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Bahnhofstraße, 11. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nuremberg?

Once in Nuremberg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Main Market Square, Church of Our Lady and Beautiful Fountain, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Historic Rock-Cut Cellars and DB Railway Museum.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
6:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 15m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
8:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	11:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 35m	3:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 20m	8:05pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
6:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 15m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
6:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 15m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
8:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	11:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
6:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 15m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	11:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Cheapest
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Fastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 30m	5:30pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Cheapest
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Fastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	CheapestFastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
6:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 15m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 30m	5:30pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Cheapest
1:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 40m	4:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Fastest
12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 5m	3:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
10:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 5m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $61	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$16 - $165	Average Duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $36	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nuremberg. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20

Average bus trip duration3h 25m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance120 miles (192 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,052 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Musil Tour

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,934 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 10934 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $20

BlaBlaBus Frankfurt am Main Nuremberg recent customer reviews

Very good, the unique thing is the journey takes long time, compare to other connections is nearly 2h longer, due to variouse breaks and stops.

Małgorzata F.

November 28, 2019

there's no clear sign for us to find the exact location

Yu Ching C.

December 20, 2019

Infobus

4/5485 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Infobus, Ecolines, RegioJet

Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Frequently asked questions for your trip Frankfurt am Main - Nuremberg

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/02

$42

10/03

$17

Today

$17

10/05

$21

10/06

$17

10/07

$16

10/08

$16

10/09

$16

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $64 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 25m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 22m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures69
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 30m	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures12

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by bus?

Bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

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Train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

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