- Must visit
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
One of Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Dresden will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nuremberg for Dresden on Wed, Jun 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $436 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Dresden:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dresden costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $403 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Dresden costing on average $436 (€354).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Dresden buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h20 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h10 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h45 | 6:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h30 | 8:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
One of Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
The Green Vault is Dresden’s celebrated treasury museum, displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work, and Baroque luxury objects in historic palace rooms.
A major fine arts museum with the New Masters Gallery and sculpture collection, spanning Romanticism to contemporary art in a restored riverside building.
The rebuilt historic square around the Frauenkirche, filled with Baroque-inspired facades and one of Dresden’s top walking areas.
The famous porcelain mural showing Saxon rulers, stretching along Augustusstrasse and one of Dresden’s most photographed streetside sights.
Elegant square framed by the Semperoper, Zwinger, and Hofkirche, offering one of the most impressive urban ensembles in Dresden.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, candied peel, raisins and powdered sugar; Dresden’s most famous specialty and protected regional product, especially traditional at Christmas.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with three layers: yeast or sponge base, quark filling and a buttery egg custard topping; strongly associated with Dresden bakeries and cafés.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, traditionally served with rich gravy and dumplings or red cabbage; a hearty regional Sunday dish found across Dresden.
Established fine-dining address in Dresden, known for modern German cuisine, tasting menus and polished service.
Long-established traditional Saxon restaurant in a rustic atmosphere, known for regional meat dishes, dumplings and local hospitality.
Historic vaulted restaurant near the Frauenkirche serving hearty Saxon and German classics in a distinctive old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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Dresden Bayrische Straße Hauptbahnhof -> Altmarkt Dresden
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