Metro ( U-Bahn ) and other Nürnberg, Germany Transportation Tips

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
Getting TO/AROUND: The metro (U-Bahn) is the main way of transport in Nuremberg, supplemented by six tram lines. Nürnberg’s metro system is the youngest in Germany, dating back to the late 1960s. It consists of two lines, U1 and U2, with a third line in construction. The designations U11 and U21 are given to U1 resp. U2 trains which do not go to the final destination. The system is part of the VAG (Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg), which runs the whole public transport system in Nuernberg, including trams and buses. Single trip tickets cost 1,80 EUR (2007), a day ticket for 3,60 is a better option, if you have to do two or more trips. Of course, these tickets are valid on trams and buses as well as on the DB light-rail trains (S-Bahn).
If you are only moving within the city center, there’s no need to buy a ticket. All important places are within walking distance. However, tickets may be useful, if you want to visit the Nazi documentation center, Fürth or any other attraction which is not in the city center.

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Website: http://www.vag.de/
Other Contact: http://en.vag.de/

'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: Nuernberg is well connected with many european cities. It is a hub for Germany’s second largest airline, Air Berlin, which always has some good fares for german domestic flights as well as european ones. A return ticket is already available from 58,00 EUR (including all taxes, fees and nasty charges). But of course, also a couple of other airlines fly to Nuernberg too. The airport is rather small compared to the traffic it faces. That means, that long queues at the security control area may appear, but also that your distance to the gate is really short.
If you are arriving at NUE airport, take the U2 metro line which has a station just in front of the airport. This metro line take you to Nuernberg city center. For further information about how to use the public transport system in Nuernberg, have a look at my trip “Metro”.

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Website: http://www.airport-nuernberg.de
Other Contact: http://www.airberlin.com

'Mode': TO
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: Like every larger city in Germany, Nuernberg is easily reachable by train. Train tickets from any german town are available, with some long-distance offers starting at 29,00 EUR (2007). Regional fares are even cheaper, depending on distance. The beautiful train station building was opened in 1905.
If you are travelling from any larger german city in the north or in the west, have a look at Air Berlin which often beats the train fares and is faster than the train company.

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Website: http://www.bahn.de
Other Contact: http://www.airberlin.com