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Cities Near Nürnberg

Cities near Nürnberg, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Erlangen, Bamberg, Bayreuth. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Nürnberg, Germany is Erlangen, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Erlangen10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Bamberg32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayreuth41 mi / 66 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Ingolstadt50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip
Regensburg55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
Würzburg56 mi / 89 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip
Schweinfurt56 mi / 90 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Aalen62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Heidenheim an der Brenz68 mi / 110 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Schwäbisch Gmünd73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Nürnberg

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Erlangen, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Ingolstadt, Regensburg. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Nürnberg include Erlangen, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Ingolstadt, Regensburg. The closest is Erlangen, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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