Dortmund to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 436 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 31 min. The straight-line distance is 343 km (213 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 343 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 436 km | 4 h 31 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Nuremberg would cost roughly 880–1183 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 436 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Nuremberg is at 50.5° N, 9.31° E.
The nearest town is Grebenhain, Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen — about 171 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Nuremberg?
By car it is 436 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 31 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Nuremberg is 343 kilometres (213 miles or 185 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 436 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Dortmund?
Nuremberg lies to the SE (130°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Nuremberg cost?
Over 436 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Nuremberg would cost roughly 880–1183 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
Distances from Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |
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