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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Dresden
Cheapest price
43฿
Average price
96฿
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Trains per day
27
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 96฿ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 43฿.
Of the 27 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Dresden every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 19 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.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:38 PM8h57Düsseldorf Hbf1:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)43 ฿1One-way1 change- FlixTrain4:38 PM6h28Düsseldorf Hbf11:06 PMDresden Hbf44 ฿1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain4:38 PM6h22Düsseldorf Hbf11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station44 ฿1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain+FlixBus12:38 PM8h57Düsseldorf Hbf9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)49 ฿1One-way1 change
ICE 174712:45 PM6h35Düsseldorf Hbf7:20 PMDresden Hbf60 ฿1One-way0 changes
- ICE 629 · ICE 9591 · ICE 17471:22 PM5h58Düsseldorf Hbf7:20 PMDresden Hbf140 ฿1One-way2 changes
- ICE 529 · ICE 2592 · IC 24438:22 AM6h16Düsseldorf Hbf2:38 PMDresden Hbf160 ฿1One-way2 changes
- ICE 623 · ICE 2590 · IC 244110:22 AM6h16Düsseldorf Hbf4:38 PMDresden Hbf208 ฿1One-way2 changes
- ICE 627 · ICE 2588 · IC 204912:22 PM6h16Düsseldorf Hbf6:38 PMDresden Hbf66 ฿1One-way2 changes
- ICE 547 · RJ 17710:48 AM6h19Düsseldorf Hbf5:07 PMDresden Hbf70 ฿1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 23฿. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 23฿, and a flight costs an average of 79฿.
Distance: 486 km
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57฿ Average Price | 36฿ Average Price Cheapest | 311฿ Average Price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h28 | 11:06 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h57 | 1:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h22 | 11:00 PM Dresden-Neustadt station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
| ICE 2291 · RJ 173 | On time 3:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h18 | 11:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| S6 · ICE 523 · ICE 1555 | On time 4:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h31 | 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 843 · 21857 · IC 2175 | On time 4:51 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h37 | 12:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 2592 · IC 2443 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h16 | 2:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 847 · 21889 · IC 2179 | On time 8:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h38 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 547 · RJ 177 | On time 9:35 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h32 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 623 · ICE 2590 · IC 2441 | On time 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h16 | 4:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 547 · RJ 177 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h19 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h24 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26815 · IC 2049 | 11:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h16 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 849 · 21905 · IC 2271 · 16527 | On time 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h47 | 6:37 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 627 · ICE 2588 · IC 2049 | On time 12:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h16 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:31 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h04 | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h57 | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| ICE 1747 | On time 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h35 | 7:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 549 · RJ 385 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h19 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 9591 · ICE 1747 | On time 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h58 | 7:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h23 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 941 · IC 2047 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h50 | 8:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 941 · 21921 · IC 2273 · 16531 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h47 | 8:37 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Dresden
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Dresden run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 30฿ but you can travel from only 23฿ by coach.
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 6h 16m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price 30฿ |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Düsseldorf to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Dresden from 23฿. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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 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.
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.
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.
Most popular train connections from Düsseldorf
Most popular trains to and from Dresden and Düsseldorf
Most popular train connections to Dresden
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