The average train between Dresden and Nuremberg takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden 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 every 2 hours between Dresden and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Dresden to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Nuremberg is 259.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 23m.