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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 722 · ICE 800 · ICE 2592 · IC 24439:46 AM5h04Munich Hbf2:50 PMDresden Hbf$341One-way3 transfers- ICE 506 · ICE 165112:48 PM4h58Munich Hbf5:46 PMDresden Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
- ICE 624 · ICE 706 · ICE 2588 · IC 20491:45 PM5h06Munich Hbf6:51 PMDresden Hbf$581One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1008 · ICE 1206 · 1652311:18 AM5h19Munich Hbf4:37 PMDresden Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 600 · ICE 15578:49 AM4h58Munich Hbf1:47 PMDresden Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1002 · ICE 16555:19 PM4h27Munich Hbf9:46 PMDresden Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1100 · ICE 15579:19 AM4h28Munich Hbf1:47 PMDresden Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1000 · ICE 15677:18 PM4h28Munich Hbf11:46 PMDresden Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1006 · ICE 16511:17 PM4h29Munich Hbf5:46 PMDresden Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1004 · ICE 16533:17 PM4h29Munich Hbf7:46 PMDresden Hbf$1411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average $109 (€90).
A bus is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average $219 (€180).
Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€90) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.45 (€-20.93). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 16m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 | On time 9:19 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 800 · ICE 2556 · IC 2443 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 5h04 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1600 · S5 · 16521 | 10:22 AM Munich Hbf | 5h19 | 3:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1600 · S35 · 16521 | 10:22 AM Munich Hbf | 5h19 | 3:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 508 · ICE 759 | On time 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 508 · ICE 759 | On time 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1008 · IC 2441 | On time 11:18 AM Munich Hbf | 5h32 | 4:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1008 · ICE 1206 · 16523 | 11:18 AM Munich Hbf | 5h19 | 4:37 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1008 · ICE 1206 · 16523 | 11:18 AM Munich Hbf | 5h16 | 4:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1508 · S5 · 16525 | On time 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 5:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1508 · S35 · 16525 | On time 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 5:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 506 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:48 PM Munich Hbf | 4h58 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 506 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:48 PM Munich Hbf | 4h58 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1006 · ICE 1651 | On time 1:17 PM Munich Hbf | 4h29 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 624 · ICE 706 · ICE 2588 · IC 2049 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 6:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 624 · ICE 706 · ICE 2552 · IC 2049 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 6:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 624 · ICE 2840 · ICE 2552 · IC 2049 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 6:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1506 · S5 · 16529 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 7:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1506 · S35 · 16529 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 7:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:48 PM Munich Hbf | 4h58 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:48 PM Munich Hbf | 4h58 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | On time 3:17 PM Munich Hbf | 4h29 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1504 · S5 · 16533 | On time 4:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h13 | 9:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1504 · S35 · 16533 | On time 4:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h13 | 9:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:19 PM Munich Hbf | 4h27 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 · ICE 702 · ICE 2558 · IC 2045 | On time 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 5h04 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 500 · ICE 2506 | On time 6:46 PM Munich Hbf | 5h56 | 12:42 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1000 · ICE 1567 | 7:18 PM Munich Hbf | 5h24 | 12:42 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1500 · RJ 479 | On time 8:21 PM Munich Hbf | 6h46 | 3:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 908 · 16503 | On time 8:49 PM Munich Hbf | 9h45 | 6:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 904 · EC 459 | On time 11:12 PM Munich Hbf | 7h54 | 7:06 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| ICE 888 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 5h44 | 9:47 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1104 · IC 2447 | On time 5:17 AM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 10:50 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 820 · ICE 804 · ICE 2536 · IC 2447 | On time 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 10:50 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1604 · S5 · 16513 | 6:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5h22 | 11:41 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1604 · S35 · 16513 | 6:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5h22 | 11:41 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1102 · ICE 1555 | On time 7:17 AM Munich Hbf | 4h30 | 11:47 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 802 · ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | On time 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 5h09 | 12:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1602 · S5 · 16517 | 8:21 AM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 1:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1602 · S35 · 16517 | 8:21 AM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 1:41 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 600 · ICE 1557 | On time 8:49 AM Munich Hbf | 4h58 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Trains from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 13:48. The fastest train covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 1:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Munich Hbf and Dresden Hbf from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Most Munich Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains use the München Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich Hbf and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München 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 and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
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