Edinburgh to Nuremberg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

745 miles 1198.9 km · straight line
1006.9 miles actual route 1620.4 km · driving distance
17h 52min estimated drive time
£153 - £188 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Nuremberg?

The distance from Edinburgh to Nuremberg is 745 miles (1198.9 km) as the crow flies. Nuremberg is located ESE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.9 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Edinburgh is in United Kingdom, while Nuremberg is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Nuremberg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Nuremberg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 52min £153 - £188 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 26min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~23h 14min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Nuremberg

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Nuremberg
49.45°N, 11.08°E
Europe/Berlin
309m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM