Dresden to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 312 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 15 min. The straight-line distance is 259 km (161 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 259 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 312 km | 3 h 15 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Nuremberg would cost roughly 632–848 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 312 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Nuremberg is at 50.26° N, 12.38° E.
The nearest town is Luby, Okres Cheb, Karlovarský kraj — about 130 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Nuremberg?
By car it is 312 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 15 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Nuremberg is 259 kilometres (161 miles or 140 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 312 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Dresden?
Nuremberg lies to the SW (228°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Nuremberg cost?
Over 312 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Nuremberg would cost roughly 632–848 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 km |
Distances from Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |