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Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.




Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
5h 3m
Average duration
5h 33m
Trains per day
5
Distance
100 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $238 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Dresden:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average $124 (€102).
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average $238 (€196).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (4h 51m by train vs 4h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $124 (€102) compared to roughly $80 (€66) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Augsburg to Dresden trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1063 · ICE 600 · ICE 1557 | On time 8:00 AM Augsburg Hbf | 5h47 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557+ 86654 | Delayed 8:05 AM 8:41 AMAugsburg Hbf | 5h06 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 800 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 | On time 9:47 AM Augsburg Hbf | 5h03 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 800 · ICE 759 | On time 9:47 AM Augsburg Hbf | 6h00 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 508 · ICE 759 | On time 9:58 AM Augsburg Hbf | 5h49 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Augsburg to Dresden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:53, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (362 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 2:53 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Dresden Hbf -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Augsburg 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.

Most Augsburg to Dresden trains use the Augsburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Augsburg and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Augsburg 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 options include: Hoshi Bistro, Goldener Stern, Restaurant Kafanica, Heyzel Coffee
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ost am Kö, City Boarding House am Kö, Hotel Lochbrunner, Bayerisches Haus am Dom.
Augsburg-Oberhausen is 1 km from Augsburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Augsburg-Oberhausen 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 options include: Cuu Long Asia Imbiss, Michelangelo, Caprice, Mama Pizza / Hot Wok
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. ATMs are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. Information desks are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg-Oberhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg-Oberhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Augsburg Goldener Falke.
Augsburg Haunstetterstraße is 1 km from Augsburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Augsburg Haunstetterstraße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Emmi's Kitchen, Brunnenlechschänke, Rufus, Caffé ferro
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. ATMs are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. Information desks are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
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.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Dresden-Klotzsche is 7 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Klotzsche 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 options include: Estancia Steakhouse Klotzsche, Thien-Cung-Bistro, Pizza Iboli, Kurhaus Klotzsche
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Klotzsche. ATMs are available at Dresden-Klotzsche.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Klotzsche. Information desks are available at Dresden-Klotzsche.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Klotzsche. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Klotzsche: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Klotzsche: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Klotzsche.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kaden, Novum Hotel Dresden Airport, Kurhaus Klotzsche.
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