The average train between Nuremberg and Dresden (Land) takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg to Dresden (Land). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Nuremberg and Dresden (Land). The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dresden (Land) at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg to Dresden (Land)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Dresden (Land). However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Dresden (Land) station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Nuremberg to Dresden (Land) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dresden (Land) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Dresden (Land) is 281.9 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pulsnitz Haltepunkt Süd via Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 4h 18m.