Nuremburg and Regensburg from Munich

There is a direct train from Munich airport to Regensburg every hour at 16 past the hour. 36 EUR with a Bayern Ticket for 2 people. Visit Nuremberg from there.

I agree with Sam - heading to Regensburg straight from the airport is your best option. The Bayern ticket covers all cities in Bavaria (including Salzburg) and most public transport in Germany. You can find more information here: https://www.bahn.com/en/offers/regional/regional-day-ticket-for-bavaria

Keep in mind that your trip cannot begin before 9 am on a weekday (on weekends it can start after midnight) and it must end by 3 am the next day. To book it, just click on the "Select now" button on the link above.

You can also buy another Bayern ticket for your day trip to Nuremberg, and also again when you head to Salzburg.

Fantastic! Thank you both for your help. This seems to be much simpler and easier for us "old" RS travelers.

We did a day trip from Munich to Regensburg with a RS recommended company called Radius Tours - they did a good job. A great tour with them w/lots of history, etc - then time on our own. This was all done on a train.

You can certainly do a day trip from Munich to Nuremberg -- but it would be a long day and I think Nuremberg is worth more that a day trip. If you need a hotel recommendation for Nuremberg, we love Hotel Victoria. It is right across the street from the train station - you can actually walk underground from the train station to get to the hotel and vice versa. It is within the old wall of Nuremberg, so the location is great. Could you take the train from Nuremberg to Salzburg to start your tour?

Have you thought of flying into Nuremberg for a couple days, train to Munich - w/a day trip to Regensburg. Then train to Salzburg? There's not an easy way without train and luggage issues.

You could certainly do a day trip to Nuremberg from Munich, but it will be a long day.

If you really want to see Nuremberg and Regensburg, another easy way would be to book a Xmas Market River Cruise in November or December and see those towns that way as most Danube Xmas Market River cruises go to those 2 towns. Those Xmas Market River cruises are fantastic.

We were just in Nuremberg and Regensburg, among other places back in December for the Christmas Markets. We flew into and out of Frankfurt since the last part of our trip was Esslingen and Freiburg. We trained from Frankfurt to Regensburg (a few stops but no changes) for two nights and then trained to Nuremberg for three nights. I suggest three nights in Nuremberg as there are so many good sights there. Regensburg is easy to see with a full day and a couple of nights. We used a five days within a month German rail pass and used it for the longer train rides. Many travelers choose to just buy train tickets ahead. We like the flexibility of choosing the specific departure once we are "on the ground". We bought tickets for the short train rides. We traveled for 16 days independently by train and only carryon bag plus a daypack. While in Nuremberg, we trained to Rothenburg ob der Tauber for a day trip. We had been many years before but this gave us a chance to see the Christmas Markets. Salzburg can be a day trip from Munich but I highly recommend two or three days there if this is your first visit. By the way, we are mid 70s and found this to be very doable, even in the cold temps of December in Germany! Just pace yourselves. It's OK to stop for a coffee and people watch!

Thank you Chinalakes 67. We looked at both flying into Nuremburg first as well as Radius tours from Munich. Radius tour looked a bit hurried, but still is an option. We have flight into Munich direct from US rather than Euro airport change if flew to Nuremburg and have hotel near where you recommend. All good info though. I think you are right that Nuremburg will need more time and ease of Regensburg either in or out is also better than day trips. We have the time and can manage getting to Salzburg once we get our "Euro" legs. Train into Munich and back out seemed cumbersome. Thanks again all for your help.

Thanks to Lynda too. We have been to both Salzburg (twice) and to Rothenburg as well. I think our time in Nuremburg and Regensburg, 3+ days will be fine. We also have an extra day in Salzburg where we will go to Bertchesgaden and Eagles Nest which we have missed before. Some of the Alpine tour is repetition for us, but we have to go back. Take care all.

Ddolsons,
Are you on the 9/18 My Way Alpine tour? If so, I’m on that one too! I’m flying into Munich then immediately taking a train to Salzburg, arriving 3 days early. I’m very excited!

No sorry, our tour starts on 9/13.

Can anyone comment on the best things to see in Regensburg and whether one afternoon, evening, and following morning is enough time or should we add one more half or full day? Thank you.

For me the best part of visiting Regensburg is just walking the streets , alleyways and plazas. It is a UNESCO world Heritage Site and very scenic.

The Dom (cathedral) is very attractive inside and out. About a block from the Dom is the Alte Kapelle, whose interior has been restyled as Rococo is an interesting contrast. Also near the Dom is the Porta Praetoria, Roman Ruins not built into less ancient structures. The Altes Rathaus is worth a visit.

I like to visit St. Emmeram's Church (baroque) adjacent to the Thurn and Taxis palace. The Tombs at the entrance are interesting.

The Scots (Irish) Church ~1100 BC (in German Schottenkirche St. Jakob) is mostly interesting for its facade (now covered for protection). There are visions or mermen and sea monsters as part of the facades decorations. What those Germans must of thought of the sea between them and Scotland?

Wikipedia is a good source of info on Regensburg, St Emmeram (the person) and the Scottish Church.

Thank you very much.