- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
19 h 3 m
Average duration
19 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
960 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Stockholm will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
IC 2176 · ICE 508 · ECE 392 · R 1180
IC 2176 · ICE 508 · ECE 392 · R 1180Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $685 Average price | $408 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 21m Average total duration 21h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Stockholm:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $123 (€99).
A train is $564 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $685 (€551).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 43m.
Bus takes on average 21h 51m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Snälltåget.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Stockholm trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10300 Snälltåget | 4:36 PM Dresden Hbf | 20h41 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 386 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 50022 | On time 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 22h44 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
RJ 386 · ECE 1198 · R 1070+ X2 504 | On time 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 24h20 | 7:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2448 · S1 · ICE 900 · ECE 1198 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 23h51 | 7:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
IC 2448 · S1 · ICE 900 · 11152 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 22h15 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7 transfers | |
IC 2176 · ICE 508 · ECE 392 · R 1180 | On time 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 19h03 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Dresden to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 16h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 596 miles (960 km) distance in 17h 45m.
Distance 596 miles (960 km) |
Average train duration 16h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 17h 45m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares if desired.
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