Hamburg to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 605 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 8 min. The straight-line distance is 461 km (287 miles); Nuremberg lies to the S of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 461 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 605 km | 6 h 8 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Nuremberg would cost roughly 1218–1639 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 605 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Nuremberg is at 51.5° N, 10.56° E.
The nearest town is Hohenstein, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thüringen — about 231 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Nuremberg?
By car it is 605 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 8 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Nuremberg is 461 kilometres (287 miles or 249 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 605 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 8 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Hamburg?
Nuremberg lies to the S (170°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Nuremberg cost?
Over 605 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Nuremberg would cost roughly 1218–1639 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 |