Lausanne to Nuremberg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.5 miles 464.3 km · straight line
360.6 miles estimated 580.4 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
CHF 70 - CHF 86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Lausanne from Nuremberg?

The distance from Lausanne to Nuremberg is 288.5 miles (464.3 km) as the crow flies. Nuremberg is located NE of Lausanne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.6 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Lausanne is in Switzerland, while Nuremberg is 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lausanne and Nuremberg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lausanne to Nuremberg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min CHF 70 - CHF 86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lausanne & Nuremberg

Quick Facts

Lausanne
46.52°N, 6.63°E
Europe/Zurich
495m 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 86.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients