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

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Nuremberg to Munich
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
85 mi 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NUE and MUC, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUE to MUC.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BRI ~8h 15m PMO ~8h 25m SVQ ~9h 12m VLC ~11h 5m SAW ~11h 50m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Munich from Nuremberg

Nearby airports with service to Munich Airport.
Metric NUE→MUC STR→MUC FRA→MUC
Distance from NUE – 101 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 6
Weekly flights 0 27 171
Stuttgart (STR) to Munich flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Munich flights
Airports within 200 miles of NUE with service to Munich Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.

Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.

Munich Climate

Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.

Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NUE–MUC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nuremberg to Munich route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: NUE
Full nameNuremberg Airport
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation1,046 ft / 319 m
Destination: MUC
Full nameMunich Airport
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NUE to MUC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, PMO, SVQ, VLC, SAW, FRA, HAM, BRE, TFS, FUE, SKG, LPA, FNC, SOF, ALC, AMS, RMO, OTP, CDG, PRN, BSL, BCN, IST, VNO, PMI, MIA, BUD, BEG, FAO, AGP and RMF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MUC to NUE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STR and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 one of Germany's shortest scheduled routes. The block time mostly reflects ground movement at Munich's large airport.
Lufthansa has operated this route as a hub feeder for connecting passengers. Service availability varies by season and schedule period. The flight exists mainly for passengers connecting to Lufthansa's long-haul network at Munich rather than for point-to-point travel.
Yes, for point-to-point travel. The ICE train takes about 1 hour from Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof to Munich Hauptbahnhof, city center to city center. Trains run every 30 to 60 minutes. Including airport check-in, security, and transfers, the train saves 1 to 2 hours compared to flying.
It makes sense when you have a through booking on Lufthansa connecting in Munich to an intercontinental flight. Your bags check through and you get connection protection. If your long-haul flight is delayed or cancelled, Lufthansa rebooks you. For a standalone Nuremberg-to-Munich trip, take the ICE train every time.
The U-Bahn line U2 connects Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof to the airport in 12 minutes. Trains run every 5 to 10 minutes. The airport is 5 km north of the city center. Taxis take 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Nuremberg to Munich: Franconian Hub Connector

NUE-MUC is one of Germany's shortest air routes at 150 km, with a block time of 40 to 50 minutes. Lufthansa operates the route as a feeder to its Munich intercontinental hub. The ICE high-speed train covers the same city pair in about 1 hour with departures every 30 to 60 minutes, making rail faster for point-to-point travel when airport time is factored in.

The flight serves one purpose well: connecting Nuremberg-origin passengers to Lufthansa's long-haul network at Munich with checked bag transfer and rebooking protection on a single ticket. Nuremberg Airport is compact and well connected by U-Bahn (12 minutes to the city center). Munich Airport is Lufthansa's second hub after Frankfurt, with a wide network of transatlantic, Middle Eastern, Asian, and African destinations. For anything other than a Lufthansa through connection, the train is the right choice.