The average train between Dessau and Nuremberg takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dessau to Nuremberg. 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 Dessau and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Bitterfeld and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dessau to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Dessau to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dessau to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dessau and Nuremberg is 277.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 1h 37m.