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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Dresden
Cheapest price
49฿
Average price
112฿
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden will cost around 112฿ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 49฿.
To travel from Stuttgart to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1162 · ICE 1602 · S5 · 165177:03 AM6h31Stuttgart Hbf1:34 PMDresden Hbf49 ฿1One-way3 changes- ICE 2594 · IC 24456:49 AM5h49Stuttgart Hbf12:38 PMDresden Hbf49 ฿1One-way1 change
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:14 PM9h21Stuttgart1:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)53 ฿1One-way1 change- FlixTrain+FlixBus12:14 PM9h26Stuttgart9:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)60 ฿1One-way1 change
- FlixTrain+FlixBus6:17 AM9h23Stuttgart3:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)60 ฿1One-way1 change
- IC 2069 · ICE 1006 · ICE 165112:08 PM5h35Stuttgart Hbf5:43 PMDresden Hbf150 ฿1One-way2 changes
- IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · ICE 16532:08 PM5h37Stuttgart Hbf7:45 PMDresden Hbf134 ฿1One-way2 changes
- IC 2063 · ICE 1102 · ICE 15556:05 AM5h38Stuttgart Hbf11:43 AMDresden Hbf116 ฿1One-way2 changes
- ICE 2592 · IC 24438:49 AM5h49Stuttgart Hbf2:38 PMDresden Hbf150 ฿1One-way1 change
- ICE 2590 · IC 244110:49 AM5h49Stuttgart Hbf4:38 PMDresden Hbf150 ฿1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 18฿. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 18฿, and a flight costs an average of 284฿.
Distance: 413 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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66฿ Average Price | 33฿ Average Price Cheapest | 441฿ Average Price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 698 · IC 2447 | Delayed 11:03 PM 1:01 AMStuttgart Hbf | 9h37 | 10:38 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 · S35 · 16509 | Delayed 11:03 PM 1:01 AMStuttgart Hbf | 8h33 | 9:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 619 · 59116 · ICE 1604 · S35 | Delayed 1:45 AM 3:50 AMStuttgart Hbf | 7h44 | 11:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
| ICE 698 · IC 2449 | On time 1:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h35 | 8:38 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 618 · ICE 2596 · IC 2447 | On time 2:21 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h17 | 10:38 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 88631 · ICE 1604 · S35 · 16513 | 4:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h11 | 11:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 776 · ICE 1555 | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h41 | 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2063 · ICE 1102 · ICE 1555 | On time 6:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h38 | 11:43 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 6:17 AM Stuttgart | 9h23 | 3:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 6:17 AM Stuttgart | 9h08 | 3:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
| ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 12:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1162 · ICE 1602 · S5 · 16517 | 7:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h31 | 1:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 774 · ICE 1557 | Delayed 5:23 AM 7:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 6h22 | 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 376 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2592 · IC 2443 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 2:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| 89685 · ICE 1600 · S35 · 16521 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h37 | 3:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 772 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h20 | 3:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2067 · ICE 1206 · EC 133 · IC 2179 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h19 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 2590 · IC 2441 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 4:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| 88617 · ICE 506 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h43 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 88617 · ICE 1508 · S35 · 16525 | 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h34 | 5:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 770 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h20 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2069 · ICE 1006 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h35 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:14 PM Stuttgart | 9h26 | 9:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| ICE 2588 · IC 2049 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| 88619 · ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 578 · ICE 751 · ICE 1747 | On time 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h58 | 7:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 578 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h23 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h37 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 596 · IC 2047 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h51 | 8:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| 88621 · ICE 1504 · S35 · 16533 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h38 | 9:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:14 PM Stuttgart | 9h21 | 1:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Dresden
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Trains from Stuttgart to Dresden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19฿ but you can travel from only 18฿ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price 19฿ |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart and Dresden from 18฿. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Stuttgart to Dresden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Dresden
Most Stuttgart to Dresden trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stuttgart station do trains to Dresden leave from?
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf (tief) from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
Which Dresden station do trains from Stuttgart 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.
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