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The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Dresden
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
10 h 56 m
Average duration
12 h 33 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
520 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Dresden will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Dresden without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 397 · ICE 609 · IC 495 · RE 1650102:11PM15h22
Copenhagen Central Station05:33AMDresden Hbf
$1561One-way
3 transfers
IC 50153 · IC 55763 · RE 11183 · ICE 80701:57PM16h11
Copenhagen Central Station06:08AMDresden Hbf
$1771One-way
8 transfers
EC 393 · ICE 79 · IC 204708:11AM12h29
Copenhagen Central Station08:40PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
2 transfers
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 · ICE 163309:57AM12h30
Copenhagen Central Station10:27PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
5 transfers
EC 395 · ICE 1615 · ICE 207910:11AM10h56
Copenhagen Central Station09:07PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
2 transfers
EC 395 · ICE 1615 · ICE 207910:11AM10h56
Copenhagen Central Station09:07PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
2 transfers
EC 393 · ICE 579 · RE 24281 · ICE 165308:11AM11h29
Copenhagen Central Station07:40PMDresden Hbf
$2181One-way
3 transfers
EC 393 · ICE 79 · IC 204708:11AM12h29
Copenhagen Central Station08:40PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
2 transfers
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 · ICE 163309:57AM12h30
Copenhagen Central Station10:27PMDresden Hbf
$2031One-way
5 transfers
EC 397 · ICE 609 · IC 495 · RE 1650102:11PM15h22
Copenhagen Central Station05:33AMDresden Hbf
$1561One-way
3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Copenhagen to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €451 Average price |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Dresden trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:19 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 393 · ICE 79 · IC 2047 | On time 7:11 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 12h29 | 7:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 393 · ICE 579 · RE 24281 · ICE 1653 | On time 7:11 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 11h29 | 6:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 · ICE 1633 | On time 8:57 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 12h30 | 9:27 PM Dresden Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| EC 395 · ICE 1615 · ICE 2079 | On time 9:11 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 10h56 | 8:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 50145 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 599 | On time 10:57 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 17h36 | 4:33 AM Dresden Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 50153 · IC 55763 · RE 11183 · ICE 807 | 12:57 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 16h11 | 5:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 8 transfers | |
| EC 397 · ICE 609 · IC 495 · RE 16501 | On time 1:11 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 15h22 | 4:33 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Dresden
Denmark
Germany
Trains from Copenhagen to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 323 miles (520 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31 (€25)
Distance 323 miles (520 km) |
Average train duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 20m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:37 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31 (€25)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Dresden from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 55m
Cheapest Price
$56 (€46)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen 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.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
The distance by train from Copenhagen to Dresden is 323 miles (520 km).
The train station in Copenhagen that goes to Dresden is Copenhagen Central Station, which connects to Dresden Hbf.
The train from Copenhagen to Dresden takes 10h 20m and runs 6 per day.
The last train from Copenhagen to Dresden leaves at 11:37 PM.
A day trip from Copenhagen to Dresden is not feasible as the journey takes 10h 20m. However, trains run 6 times per day, covering a distance of 323 miles (520 km).
There is no direct train service currently available from Copenhagen to Dresden.
The train journey from Copenhagen to Dresden is quite scenic, offering views of Denmark's rolling countryside, the crossing over the Fehmarn Belt by ferry, and picturesque landscapes in northern Germany as you approach the Elbe River valley near Dresden.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Copenhagen to Dresden.
Train ticket prices from Copenhagen to Dresden can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $56 (€46), while the average price is around $141 (€115).
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Dresden is by bus, with a cost of around $31 (€25).
The first train from Copenhagen to Dresden leaves at 12:10 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Copenhagen to Dresden.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Dresden
Copenhagen
Dresden
The major train station for departures in Copenhagen is Dybboelsbro st. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dybboelsbro st for your trip from Copenhagen to Dresden.
Dybboelsbro st
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
13Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
Dining
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- DKK 5
Hotel
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
Public transit options for København Hovedb.
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
Oerestad st
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
5 kmNumber of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
Dining
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- DKK 5
Hotel
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
Public transit options for Oerestad st
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
Vesterport st
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalThe major train station for arrivals in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your journey to Dresden from Copenhagen.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Dresden-Neustadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
Hotel
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Dresden Mitte
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
Hotel
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
Dresden, Strehlener Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmMost popular train connections from Copenhagen
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