Munich to Nuremberg (MUC–NUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Munich to Nuremberg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
85 mi 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MUC and NUE, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to NUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PRN ~4h 40m BRI ~4h 45m OTP ~9h 22m CLJ ~10h 10m FUE ~10h 15m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nuremberg is 0 hours the same as Munich.
MUC: CET · NUE: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 6:00 PM in Nuremberg.
Distance & Flight Time
85 mi / 137 km
Getting to MUC

S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.

Facts

MUC–NUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Nuremberg route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: MUC
Full nameMunich Airport
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: NUE
Full nameNuremberg Airport
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation1,046 ft / 319 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MUC to NUE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRN, BRI, OTP, CLJ, FUE, RMO, SOF, BEG, AMS, SBZ, TFS, FRA, LPA, PMI, SAW, CDG, SVQ, BCN, SKG, BUD, PMO, VLC, IST, ALC, AYT, HRG, LAX and VNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NUE to MUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is about 40 to 50 minutes for the 150 km sector. Actual air time is around 20 minutes. This is an extremely short flight and most of the scheduled block time is ground movement at Munich Airport.
This route has been on and off over the years. Lufthansa has operated it as a hub feeder for connecting passengers. Check current schedules as it may not be active in all seasons. The rail alternative has made nonstop air service hard to sustain commercially.
The ICE high-speed train covers Munich to Nuremberg in about 1 hour. Trains depart every 30 to 60 minutes from Munich Hauptbahnhof. Door-to-door, the train is faster than flying when you include airport security, boarding, and transfer time on both ends. Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof is in the city center.
Only when you are connecting at Munich Airport from a long-haul flight on Lufthansa and have a through booking to Nuremberg. The checked bag transfer and single-ticket protection justify the short flight. For a standalone trip between the two cities, the train is always faster.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is a mid-size facility about 5 km north of the city center. The U-Bahn line U2 connects the airport to the main train station in 12 minutes. The terminal handles about 4 million passengers per year with service across Europe. It has a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.

Munich to Nuremberg: Bavarian Hub Feeder

MUC-NUE covers just 150 km with a block time of 40 to 50 minutes, though actual flying time is about 20 minutes. Lufthansa has operated this route as a connecting service for passengers transferring at Munich Airport. Direct air service may not be available in all seasons as the ICE train covers the same distance in about 1 hour from city center to city center, making standalone air travel impractical.

The train wins on every metric for point-to-point travel: frequency (every 30 to 60 minutes), reliability, and total journey time. The flight exists for Lufthansa's hub connectivity, getting passengers and their bags from intercontinental arrivals to Nuremberg on a single ticket. Nuremberg Airport is a compact facility 5 km north of the city center, connected by U-Bahn in 12 minutes. For travelers originating in Nuremberg and heading overseas via Munich, the through booking justifies the short hop.