Hamburg to Nuremberg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287 miles 461.9 km · straight line
376.2 miles actual route 605.5 km · driving distance
6h 10min estimated drive time
€65 - €80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Hamburg from Nuremberg?

The distance from Hamburg to Nuremberg is 287 miles (461.9 km) as the crow flies. Nuremberg is located S of Hamburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.2 miles, taking about 6h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Nuremberg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 10min €65 - €80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 24min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $45–$132* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Quick Facts

Hamburg
53.55°N, 9.99°E
Europe/Berlin
6m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM