The average train between Nuremberg and Meissen takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Meissen. 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 Nuremberg and Meissen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Meissen at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Meissen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Nuremberg to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Coswig Bahnhof station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Meissen is 254.9 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof in around 4h 24m.