1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£43
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£95
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
20
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf you need to make at least one change.
ICE 604 · ICE 1553
ICE 904 · 16503
ICE 908 · 16501
ICE 1604 · S35 · 16513
ICE 1104 · IC 2447
ICE 1102 · ICE 1555
ICE 1006 · ICE 1651
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557
ICE 1002 · ICE 1655
ICE 1004 · ICE 1653Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £281.
Distance: 259 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £281 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average £64.
A coach is £255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-21.97. The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 904 · EC 459 | Delayed 23:24 1:24Nuremberg Hbf | 5h42 | 5:06 5:06Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | Delayed 18:37 20:36Nuremberg Hbf | 3h09 | 23:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 908 · 16501 | On time 22:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h29 | 5:34 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
ICE 604 · ICE 1553 | On time 5:37 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h06 | 9:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1104 · IC 2447 | On time 6:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h02 | 10:38 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1604 · S35 · 16513 | On time 7:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 11:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 1555 | On time 8:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h07 | 11:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1602 · S35 · 16517 | On time 9:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 13:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 | On time 10:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h08 | 13:44 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1600 · S35 · 16521 | On time 11:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 15:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1508 · S35 · 16525 | On time 13:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 17:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 506 · ICE 1651 | On time 14:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h38 | 17:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1006 · ICE 1651 | On time 14:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h07 | 17:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1506 · S35 · 16529 | On time 15:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h05 | 19:41 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | On time 16:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h40 | 19:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | On time 16:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h09 | 19:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1504 · S35 · 16533 | On time 17:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 21:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 18:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h40 | 21:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 18:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h09 | 21:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1502 · S35 · 16537 | On time 19:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 23:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 3:28 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg Hbf and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
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