How to travel from Nuremburg to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Dresden is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Dresden by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DresdenNuremburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf and then to Dresden-Neustadt.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden central station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Dresden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Nuremburg and Dresden is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Nuremburg and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Dresden is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Dresden. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn run train services between Nuremburg and Dresden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nuremburg and Dresden. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 15m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Dresden. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Erfurt Hbf and then to Dresden-Neustadt. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dresden is Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dresden. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nuremburg and Dresden. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Dresden

Transport options from Nuremburg to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
every 2 hours421km (262 miles)
Train via Hof Hbf4h 25m
€35($35)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€22($22)
4 times a day323km (201 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€42($42)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Dresden

The following major airports near Dresden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dresden
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dresden
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Dresden