Day trip from Strasbourg to Nuremberg
Nuremberg lies 262 km (162 mi) north-east of Strasbourg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 262 km (162 mi) apart, Nuremberg is a realistic day trip from Strasbourg: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Strasbourg | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 274,845 | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Nuremberg
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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.
Book a hotel in Nuremberg
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Common questions
How far is Nuremberg from Strasbourg?
262 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Strasbourg; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Strasbourg to Nuremberg by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Strasbourg and Nuremberg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nuremberg?
The Euro (EUR).
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.