The average train between Nuremberg and Dresden takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Dresden. 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 4 hours between Nuremberg and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dresden at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Dresden station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Nuremberg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Dresden is 259.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 29m.