Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 222 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 187 km (116 miles); Nuremberg lies to the ESE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 187 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 222 km | 2 h 24 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg would cost roughly 452–605 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 222 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.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
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 Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg is at 49.79° N, 9.89° E.
The nearest town is Höchberg, Landkreis Würzburg, Bayern — about 93 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Nuremberg?
By car it is 222 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg is 187 kilometres (116 miles or 101 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 222 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Frankfurt am Main?
Nuremberg lies to the ESE (112°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg cost?
Over 222 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg would cost roughly 452–605 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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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