Day trip from Leipzig to Nuremberg
Nuremberg lies 229 km (142 mi) south-west of Leipzig, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 229 km (142 mi) apart, Nuremberg is a realistic day trip from Leipzig: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
| Leipzig | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 504,971 | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Nuremberg
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Staying in Nuremberg
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Nuremberg. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,093 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nuremberg from Leipzig?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Leipzig; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Nuremberg by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leipzig and Nuremberg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nuremberg?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Nuremberg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.