Dresden to Nuremberg by train
Nuremberg lies 259 km (161 mi) south-west of Dresden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 316 km (197 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dresden | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Dresden to Nuremberg
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Staying in Nuremberg
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Nuremberg. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,093 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nuremberg from Dresden?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dresden; by road roughly 316 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Nuremberg by train?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dresden and Nuremberg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nuremberg?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Nuremberg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.