Erfurt to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 228 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 170 km (106 miles); Nuremberg lies to the S of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 170 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 228 km | 2 h 37 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Nuremberg would cost roughly 464–622 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 228 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Nuremberg is at 50.22° N, 11.05° E.
The nearest town is Ebersdorf b.Coburg, Landkreis Coburg, Bayern — about 85 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Nuremberg?
By car it is 228 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Nuremberg is 170 kilometres (106 miles or 92 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 228 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Erfurt?
Nuremberg lies to the S (179°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Nuremberg cost?
Over 228 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Nuremberg would cost roughly 464–622 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |