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Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Dresden will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from Bolzano to Dresden without transferring at least 2 times.
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Trains from Bolzano to Dresden run on average 30 times per day, taking around 11h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 333 miles (537 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 333 miles (537 km) |
Average train duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bolzano to Dresden.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Dresden trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:34 PM Bolzano | 13h00 | 4:34 AM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Bolzano | 12h32 | 6:06 AM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale Veloce 3461+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 17h50 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 5:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 17h38 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 16h33 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16691+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 5:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 17h14 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16691+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 5:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 23h58 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16691+ RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 16h09 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 5:50 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 23h44 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:50 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 15h55 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 5:50 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 17h00 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 6:20 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 16h30 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 6:20 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 23h14 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 6:20 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 15h25 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16659+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 6:34 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 23h00 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16659+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 6:34 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 16h16 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 22h22 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 14h33 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 15h38 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3463+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 15h19 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16663+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 7:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 21h58 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16663+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 7:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 15h14 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 17104 · S 3 · RJ 286 · ICE 706 | 8:02 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h56 | 6:58 PM Dresden | 5 transfers | |
R 17104 · S 3 · RJ 286 · ICE 706 | On time 8:02 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h48 | 6:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 16033+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 8:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 14h19 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16033+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 8:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 21h03 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16667+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 8:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 20h58 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 14h05 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ RJ 84 · ICE 700 · 16501 | 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 20h49 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 | On time 10:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 11h09 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 88 · ICE 1504 · ICE 1655 · STR 10 | On time 10:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 11h23 | 9:59 PM Dresden | 3 transfers | |
RJ 88 · 3496 · 4891 · 74031 | On time 10:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h44 | 9:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 5 transfers | |
RJ 88 · 3496 · 4891 · 74031 | On time 10:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h47 | 9:23 PM Dresden | 5 transfers | |
RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 · STR 10 | On time 12:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h31 | 11:05 PM Dresden | 3 transfers | |
RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 | On time 12:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h16 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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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Most Bolzano to Dresden trains use the Bolzano-Bozen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolzano and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
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.
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