How to travel from Nuremberg to Dresden

There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Dresden:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dresden costing on average $72 (€58).

A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Dresden costing on average $327 (€264).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Dresden is approximately 161 miles (260 km).

The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Dresden is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Dresden:

• Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nuremberg to Dresden:

• 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.

A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.