Day trip from Zürich to Nuremberg
Nuremberg lies 298 km (185 mi) north-east of Zürich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 298 km (185 mi) apart, Nuremberg is a realistic day trip from Zürich: about 4 h 51 min each way by road.
| Zürich | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 415,367 | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Nuremberg
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); 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 Zürich?
298 km (185 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Zürich; by road roughly 363 km (226 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zürich to Nuremberg by road?
About 4 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zürich 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.