Day trip from Nuremberg to Dresden
Dresden lies 259 km (161 mi) north-east of Nuremberg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Dresden is a realistic day trip from Nuremberg: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Nuremberg | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 515,543 | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 300 m (984 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What to see in Dresden
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden Zoo | 850,000 | 2017 |
| Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister | 500,000 | — |
| German Hygiene Museum | 280,000 | — |
The busiest is Dresden Zoo at 850,000 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dresden
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Staying in Dresden
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden. Of the 699 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (470), and 9 are five-star. Across 218 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 477,922 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dresden from Nuremberg?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nuremberg; by road roughly 316 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Dresden by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nuremberg and Dresden?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dresden?
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.