Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Determine whether you need a Rail Pass for extended travel in Germany and other European countries. Book moderately priced Rail Passes on the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link or call (877) RAIL PASS.
Book a city-to-city ticket on the German Railways Web site. See the Resources section below for a link or call 011 (+49) 1805 996633.
Compare prices online and in person at either of the two Dresden train stations: Dresden's main station, located near the shopping district on Prager StraBe and the Dresden-Neustadt station, located in northern Dresden. Both stations are easily accessible by foot, car or tram.
Decide what type of train you'd like to take. Night trains such as the InterCity express (ICE) or the DB NachtZug are very comfortable and fast. Travel time is about four and a half hours.
Book a regular Regional Express train if speed is not an issue. They leave regularly and travel time between Dresden and Nuremberg is about five hours.
Choose a moderately priced Eurail Regional Pass if you plan to add another country to your German adventure. Passes are available that will connect you to Switzerland, Austria, Benelux, France and Denmark.
Plan to sightsee on foot once you arrive in Nuremberg. The city's train station is within walking distance of the historic old town, and you can see the castle quarter, city walls, churches and more.