Dresden to Pirna train with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Mon, May 18
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Pirna

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

22 m

Average duration

22 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Pirna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dresden to Pirna will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.

Fast trains

Of the 19 trains that leave Dresden for Pirna on Mon, May 18, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .

On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 22 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    12:12 AM0h22
    Dresden
    12:34 AMPirna Bahnhof
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    1:03 AM0h22
    Dresden
    1:25 AMPirna Bahnhof
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    4:29 AM0h22
    Dresden
    4:51 AMPirna Bahnhof
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    4:40 AM0h23
    Dresden
    5:03 AMPirna Bahnhof
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    4:59 AM0h22
    Dresden
    5:21 AMPirna Bahnhof
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Dresden to Pirna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Pirna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 10 miles (17 km)

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Train
Driving

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$4

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Pirna is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).
The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Pirna is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Pirna take longer:

Bus takes on average 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dresden and Pirna including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Pirna among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (22m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).

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.

Live departures

Dresden to Pirna train times

The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Pirna trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11:29 AM Dresden
0h22
11:51 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11:59 AM Dresden
0h22
12:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12:29 PM Dresden
0h22
12:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12:59 PM Dresden
0h22
1:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1:29 PM Dresden
0h22
1:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1:59 PM Dresden
0h22
2:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2:29 PM Dresden
0h22
2:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2:59 PM Dresden
0h22
3:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3:29 PM Dresden
0h22
3:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3:59 PM Dresden
0h22
4:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4:29 PM Dresden
0h22
4:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4:59 PM Dresden
0h22
5:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:29 PM Dresden
0h22
5:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:59 PM Dresden
0h22
6:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:29 PM Dresden
0h22
6:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:59 PM Dresden
0h22
7:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7:29 PM Dresden
0h22
7:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7:59 PM Dresden
0h22
8:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8:29 PM Dresden
0h22
8:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8:59 PM Dresden
0h22
9:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9:29 PM Dresden
0h22
9:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9:59 PM Dresden
0h22
10:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10:29 PM Dresden
0h22
10:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10:59 PM Dresden
0h22
11:21 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11:29 PM Dresden
0h22
11:51 PM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12:12 AM Dresden
0h22
12:34 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1:03 AM Dresden
0h22
1:25 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4:29 AM Dresden
0h22
4:51 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4:40 AM Dresden
0h23
5:03 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4:59 AM Dresden
0h22
5:21 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:10 AM Dresden
0h23
5:33 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:29 AM Dresden
0h22
5:51 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:40 AM Dresden
0h23
6:03 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:49 AM Dresden
0h22
6:11 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5:59 AM Dresden
0h22
6:21 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:10 AM Dresden
0h23
6:33 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:19 AM Dresden
0h22
6:41 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:29 AM Dresden
0h22
6:51 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:40 AM Dresden
0h23
7:03 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:49 AM Dresden
0h22
7:11 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6:59 AM Dresden
0h22
7:21 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7:10 AM Dresden
0h23
7:33 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7:19 AM Dresden
0h22
7:41 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7:29 AM Dresden
0h22
7:51 AM Pirna Bahnhof0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Pirna

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Trains from Dresden to Pirna run on average 25 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.

There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 22m.

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
Distance
10 miles (17 km)
Average train duration
22m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Trains per day
25
Direct trains
25
Fastest train
22m
First train
12:12 AM
Last train
11:29 PM
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
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

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Dresden to Pirna trainsDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Dresden and Pirna from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

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Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Pirna

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Pirna 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 Pirna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Dresden to Pirna can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12 (€10), while the average price is around $12 (€10).
The train from Dresden to Pirna takes 22m and runs 25 per day.
The first train from Dresden to Pirna leaves at 12:12 AM.
The distance by train from Dresden to Pirna is 10 miles (17 km).
The last train from Dresden to Pirna leaves at 11:29 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Dresden to Pirna.
Yes, there is a direct train from Dresden to Pirna. This service operates 25 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Dresden to Pirna.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Pirna is by train, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The train journey from Dresden to Pirna is indeed scenic, offering views of the picturesque Elbe River, lush countryside, and historic architecture as it passes through the beautiful Saxon Switzerland region.
Yes, a day trip from Dresden to Pirna is feasible. The journey takes 22m and covers a distance of 10 miles (17 km). Trains run 50 times per day, making it convenient for a day trip.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Pirna is ideal to explore its charming old town, enjoy the scenic Elbe River, and visit nearby attractions such as the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Yes, you can take the train from Dresden to Pirna.
Since both Dresden and Pirna are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Pirna include Leipzig, Teplice, Neukirch/Lausitz.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Pirna among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Pirna, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in crowded areas such as train stations and popular tourist spots. It's advisable to keep belongings secure and be aware of surroundings. Additionally, some travelers report occasional attempts of overcharging by taxi drivers, so agreeing on fares beforehand or using official taxis is recommended. Overall, Pirna is considered safe, but staying vigilant helps ensure a smooth visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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