Recommendations for Airports

Nuremberg Airport (NUE)

Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg (NUE) is only about 7 kilometers from the city center, making it the fastest way to get to Nuremberg.

  • By subway: The U2 line is located directly below the terminal and runs every 10 minutes. You can reach Nuremberg Central Station in about 12 minutes without changing trains.
  • By taxi: The ride to the city center takes about 15–20 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt Airport is Germany’s largest international airport and is about 220 kilometers from Nuremberg.

  • By train: ICE trains run regularly from the long-distance train station in Terminal 1 directly to Nuremberg. The journey takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • By car: You can reach Nuremberg in about 2.5 hours via the A3 (depending on traffic).

Munich Airport (MUC)

Franz Josef Strauss Airport Munich is located about 170 kilometers from Nuremberg.

  • By train: The S-Bahn (S1 or S8) runs from the airport to Munich Central Station. There you can connect to the ICE train to Nuremberg. The total journey time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • By car: You can reach Nuremberg via the A9 motorway in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  • By bus: Star Alliance airlines offer a shuttle bus between Munich and Nuremberg airports.

Visas for entry into Germany

Participants from EU and Schengen countries do not require a visa to enter Germany.

In addition, there are a number of countries outside the EU and the Schengen area whose citizens can also enter Germany without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days. These include, for example:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • United States of America (USA)

You can find a list of visa-free countries here. Guests from other countries should check in good time whether they require a visa. Please note that applying for a visa can take several weeks.

Detailed information on entry requirements, visa categories, and application procedures can be found on the official website of the German Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de