What is the travel distance from Nuremberg to Dresden?

The distance separating Nuremberg and Dresden is 162 miles (261 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nuremberg to Dresden?

The majority of buses traveling from Nuremberg to Dresden start their journey at Bahnhofstraße, 11 and wind up at Neustadt. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Once in Dresden, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Königstraße, Großer Garten, Dresden Castle, Brühl's Terrace and Dresden Zoo.

Bus Nuremberg to Dresden from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	3h 50m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 10m	5:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 10m	5:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 10m	5:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	3h 50m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 10m	5:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Dresden on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	3h 50m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 10m	5:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 30m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	4h 20m	12:05am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $143	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $217	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $39	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

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Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Dresden?

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Dresden by bus

What is the travel distance from Nuremberg to Dresden?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nuremberg to Dresden?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$39

11/17

$45

Today

$27

11/19

$25

11/20

$23

11/21

$27

11/22

$24

11/23

$27

The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nuremberg to Dresden, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $47 for a bus ticket from Nuremberg to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nuremberg to Dresden?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 35m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures13