Budapest to Nuremberg by train
Nuremberg lies 626 km (389 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Germany rail, over roughly 763 km (474 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Nuremberg
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Budapest to 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 Budapest?
626 km (389 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 763 km (474 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Nuremberg by train?
About 6 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest 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.