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Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Dresden will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Nuremberg to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Nuremberg to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nuremberg to Dresden.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Dresden trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 1102 · ICE 1555 | Delayed 8:00 8:36Nuremberg Hbf | 3h07 | 11:02 11:02Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 802 · IC 2445 | Delayed 8:36 9:05Nuremberg Hbf | 3h45 | 12:50 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 802 · IC 2445 · STR 7 | Delayed 8:36 9:05Nuremberg Hbf | 3h53 | 12:58 Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 | Delayed 9:41 10:36Nuremberg Hbf | 3h08 | 13:44 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 · STR 7 | Delayed 9:41 10:36Nuremberg Hbf | 3h22 | 13:58 Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 · STR 6 · STR 10 | Delayed 9:41 10:36Nuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 13:57 Dresden | 3 changes | |
ICE 800 · IC 2443 | On time 11:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h46 | 14:50 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 800 · IC 2443 · STR 7 | On time 11:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h54 | 14:58 Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 508 · ICE 1559 | On time 12:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h38 | 15:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 1559 | On time 12:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h07 | 15:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 604 · ICE 1553 | On time 5:37 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h06 | 9:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 804 · IC 2447 · STR 7 | On time 7:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h54 | 10:58 Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 804 · IC 2447 | On time 7:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h46 | 10:50 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 1555 | On time 8:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h07 | 11:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
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Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Treasury museum displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work and ceremonial objects in richly restored historic rooms.
Contemporary art museum in a former arsenal, showing modern and post-1990 works with a strong local and international mix.
Reconstructed central square framed by baroque façades and the Frauenkirche, ideal for architecture and people-watching.
Lively inner-city district known for pubs, street art, independent shops and a distinctly alternative Dresden atmosphere.
Large riverside meadows popular for walking, cycling and skyline views across the Elbe toward the historic centre.
Sweet layered cake from Dresden made with yeast dough, butter and dried fruit. It is the city’s best-known festive speciality, especially at Christmas.
Saxon potato soup, usually hearty and rustic, often enriched with vegetables and traditionally served with sausages or bacon for extra flavour.
Simple Saxon quark cheese with linseed oil, often served with potatoes. It reflects rural Lusatian and Saxon home cooking around Dresden.
Elegant restaurant in Dresden Castle focused on refined regional cooking and a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
Popular traditional inn with Saxon and German comfort food, generous portions and a cosy historic feel in the Neustadt area.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the Altstadt known for Saxon dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and museums remain fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. In cafés, round up or leave small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Dresden 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Dresden trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Dresden 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.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
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.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt 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: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Dresden Hbf has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hbf: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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