The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Dresden
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €24
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €75
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 6 h 11 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 6 h 23 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 52
- Distance
- 486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Dresden will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €24.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 52 trains from Düsseldorf to Dresden, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 843 · IC 24455:50 AM 7h00 Düsseldorf Hbf 12:50 PM Dresden Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 523 · ICE 15554:56 AM 6h47 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 921 · ICE 15552:49 AM 8h54 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 617 · IC 60409 · 165039:24 PM 9h10 Düsseldorf Hbf 6:34 AM Dresden Hbf €28 1 One-way 2 changes
ICE 617 · IC 60409 · 16503 · STR 109:24 PM 9h23 Düsseldorf Hbf 6:47 AM Dresden €32 1 One-way 3 changes
ICE 217 · ICE 15599:32 AM 6h11 Düsseldorf Hbf 3:43 PM Dresden Hbf €120 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 527 · ICE 15577:20 AM 6h24 Düsseldorf Hbf 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf €140 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 625 · ICE 165111:17 AM 6h26 Düsseldorf Hbf 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf €70 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 629 · ICE 16531:18 PM 6h27 Düsseldorf Hbf 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf €70 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 727 · ICE 16575:18 PM 6h27 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:45 PM Dresden Hbf €40 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Dresden
Trains from Düsseldorf to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · ICE 1555 | Delayed 1:49 AM 2:50 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 8h53 | 10:53 AM 10:53 AMDresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
ICE 920 · RJ 173 | 2:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h35 | 11:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 921 · ICE 1555 | 2:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h54 | 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523 · ICE 1555 | 4:56 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h47 | 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 843 · IC 2445 | On time 5:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h00 | 12:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 525 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 | On time 6:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h30 | 12:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 525 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · STR 7 | On time 6:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h38 | 12:58 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
26405 · ICE 553 · IC 2235 · ICE 1557 | On time 6:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h03 | 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
26405 · ICE 553 · IC 2235 · ICE 1557 | 6:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h16 | 1:57 PM Dresden | 5 changes | |
ICE 527 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h24 | 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527 · ICE 1557 · STR 6 · STR 10 | On time 7:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h37 | 1:57 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
ICE 527 · ICE 1557 · STR 7 | On time 7:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h38 | 1:58 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 845 · IC 2443 · STR 7 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h08 | 2:58 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 845 · IC 2443 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h00 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 | On time 8:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h31 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · STR 7 | On time 8:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h39 | 2:58 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
26409 · ICE 555 · 16119 · EC 133 | 8:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h47 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
26409 · ICE 555 · 16119 · EC 133 | 8:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h57 | 4:38 PM Dresden | 5 changes | |
ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h11 | 3:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 847 · IC 2441 | On time 9:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h01 | 4:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 847 · IC 2441 · STR 7 | On time 9:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h09 | 4:58 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 623 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 | On time 10:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h31 | 4:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 623 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · STR 7 | On time 10:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h39 | 4:58 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
26413 · ICE 557 · 16123 · 16527 | 10:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h53 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
26413 · ICE 557 · 16123 · 16527 | 10:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h06 | 6:47 PM Dresden | 4 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | Delayed 10:18 AM 11:17 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 6h26 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 849 · IC 2049 | 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h00 | 6:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 849 · IC 2049 · STR 7 | 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h08 | 6:58 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 627 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 | On time 12:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 627 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · STR 7 | On time 12:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h39 | 6:58 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h22 | 9:00 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h27 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h13 | 8:51 PM Dresden-Neustadt station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h07 | 11:45 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
26417 · ICE 559 · IC 2239 · ICE 1653 | 12:41 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h16 | 7:57 PM Dresden | 4 changes | |
26417 · ICE 559 · IC 2239 · ICE 1653 | On time 12:41 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h04 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h27 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1653 · STR 7 | On time 1:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h39 | 7:57 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 941 · IC 2047 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h00 | 8:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 941 · IC 2047 · STR 10 | 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h09 | 8:59 PM Dresden | 2 changes | |
ICE 721 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 | On time 2:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h31 | 8:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 721 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 · STR 10 | 2:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h40 | 8:59 PM Dresden | 3 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h57 | 2:35 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h12 | 2:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
ICE 727 · ICE 1657 | On time 5:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h27 | 11:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 727 · ICE 1657 · STR 10 | On time 5:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h47 | 12:05 AM Dresden | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Dresden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Dresden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Dresden
Most Düsseldorf to Dresden trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Düsseldorf station do trains to Dresden leave from?
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Which Dresden station do trains from Düsseldorf arrive at?
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Getting to Dresden-Neustadt from Dresden city centre
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt train station facilities and services
Dresden-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Getting to Dresden Mitte from Dresden city centre
Dresden Mitte is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Mitte train station facilities and services
Dresden Mitte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Italienisches Dörfchen, BrennNessel, Kahnaletto, Cafe Friedrichstadt
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Mitte. ATMs are available at Dresden Mitte.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Mitte. Information desks are available at Dresden Mitte.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Mitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Mitte.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elbflorenz, Penck Hotel, Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt, Artis.


