Ulm to Nuremberg by train
Nuremberg lies 142 km (88 mi) north-east of Ulm, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 173 km (107 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ulm | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 120,451 | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,575 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Ost, Ulm-Söflingen station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Ulm 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.
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Common questions
How far is Nuremberg from Ulm?
142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ulm; by road roughly 173 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ulm to Nuremberg by train?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulm 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 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.