What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen?

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen?

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Nossen Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Meissen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Meissen is 418 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.

How do I travel from Nuremberg to Meissen without a car?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Meissen?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nuremberg to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Meissen bus from?

Nuremberg to Meissen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Meissen train from?

Nuremberg to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Meissen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Meissen is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €65 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €460 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Meissen bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Meissen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Meissen train arrive?

Nuremberg to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Meissen is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Nuremberg to Meissen.

Where can I stay near Meissen?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Meissen.

Nuremberg to Meissen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nuremberg to Meissen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Coswig Bahnhoftrain Re50
4h 24m
€48–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N1230 / ...
7h 14m
€17–65
Drive 297.9 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Meissencar 297.9 km
2h 47m
€42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane NUE - DRS
5h 31m
€226–455
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
5h 19m
€36–102
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re41
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re3
6h 5m
€76–111

Nuremberg to Meissen by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Dresden central station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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