Nuremberg sits on the Main-Danube Canal, used on long Rhine-Main-Danube cruises. Ships dock at the Europakai in the port area, south of the old town. The airport is small; many Americans connect via Munich or Frankfurt.
Every way from the airport to the ship
Tap any way for step-by-step directions.
| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2 subway to Hauptbahnhof, then taxi | NUE | About 12 minutes on the U2, then about 15-20 minutes by taxi | About 28 euros total: U2 single 3.90 euros (VAG price level A; 3.65 online) plus taxi Hauptbahnhof to the Hafenstrasse dock about 24 euros |
| Taxi | NUE | 20-25 minutes | 38.50 euros airport to the Hafenstrasse dock (Taxizentrale Nürnberg fare example) |
| ÜFEX airport express train to Nürnberg, then taxi | MUC | not confirmed | not confirmed |
| Lufthansa Express Bus to Nuremberg, then taxi | MUC | not confirmed | not confirmed |
Where Nuremberg lies
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U2 subway: about 12 minutes to the main station (Nuremberg Airport). Taxi airport to the Hafenstrasse dock 20-25 minutes (Taxizentrale Nürnberg).
U2 subway to Hauptbahnhof, then taxi
- Follow signs to the U-Bahn.
- Ride the U2 to Hauptbahnhof.
- Take a taxi to Europakai.
Taxi estimate from Taxizentrale Nürnberg fare examples. VAG page does not say the airport is in price level A; check the VAG ticket search. Taxis also wait at the airport around the clock.
Taxi
- Taxis are available 24/7 (Taxizentrale Nürnberg, +49 911 19410).
Direct. Official regulated tariff applies; ask for an estimate when booking (+49 911 19410).
From Munich Airport (MUC)
Not verified
ÜFEX airport express train to Nürnberg, then taxi
- Munich Airport says the ÜFEX connects the airport directly with Nürnberg.
- Take a taxi from Nürnberg Hbf to Europakai.
Munich Airport refers to bahn.de for ÜFEX times and fares; that page could not be loaded. Lufthansa Express Bus also links Munich Airport (Terminal 2, stop 13) with Nuremberg.
Lufthansa Express Bus to Nuremberg, then taxi
- Board at Munich Airport Terminal 2, bus stop 13 (arrival area E03).
- Taxi from Nuremberg to the dock.
Listed by Munich Airport; seats reservable and can be on one Lufthansa ticket with your flight. Time and price not stated.
From the city or your hotel
Taxi from the old town
The dock is in the harbor area, not walkable from the old town with bags.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Nuremberg old town
Sights within walking distance; short taxi to the dock.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Europakai, 90455 Nürnberg (Viking and Uniworld both list it; Uniworld adds Hafenstrasse).
Check-in
- River ships usually start boarding in the afternoon. AmaWaterways says boarding usually begins around 3:00 p.m., and you can drop bags earlier.
- Uniworld says to confirm your boarding address and boarding time 24 hours before you arrive.
- River docks can change at short notice. Confirm the dock address with your line the day before.
What trips people up
- Small airport with few long-haul links.
- Low water: in fall 2026 Viking (Sept 30 notice), AmaWaterways (Oct 2026) and Uniworld all reported low water on parts of the Danube, Rhine and Main. Fixes include ship swaps, bus legs, or a different boarding town. Your line will contact you if your cruise changes.
Do this
- Visit the Christmas market (Christkindlesmarkt) if you sail in late Nov-Dec.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2 subway to Hauptbahnhof, then taxi | NUE | About 12 minutes on the U2, then about 15-20 minutes by taxi | About 28 euros total: U2 single 3.90 euros (VAG price level A; 3.65 online) plus taxi Hauptbahnhof to the Hafenstrasse dock about 24 euros |
| Taxi | NUE | 20-25 minutes | 38.50 euros airport to the Hafenstrasse dock (Taxizentrale Nürnberg fare example) |
| ÜFEX airport express train to Nürnberg, then taxi | MUC | not confirmed | not confirmed |
| Lufthansa Express Bus to Nuremberg, then taxi | MUC | not confirmed | not confirmed |
Before you leave
- Small airport with few long-haul links.
Before or after your cruise
- Nuremberg Castle
- Documentation Center and Nuremberg Trials courtroom
- Old town
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Sources & what we could not confirm · 7 sources · checked 2026-11
- Nuremberg Airport: Getting here
- Munich Airport: Public transport
- Viking River Cruises: Docking locations
- Uniworld: Port locations and boarding times
- Viking: Updates on current sailings (Sept 30, 2026 notice)
- Taxizentrale Nürnberg, fare examples
- VAG Nürnberg, all tickets and prices (official)
- Whether NUE airport is in VGN price level A.
- ÜFEX and Lufthansa Express Bus time and fare from Munich Airport.
- US nonstop flights: not verified for this page; check airline sites