- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
11 h 43 m
Average duration
12 h
Trains per day
38
Distance
642 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Dresden will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Padua to Dresden without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657
Regionale 17250+
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657
Regionale 17176+
RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655
Regionale 17164+
RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655
Regionale 17250+
RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657
Regionale Veloce 3428+
RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655
Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653
Regionale Veloce 3488+
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Padua to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 398 miles (642 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $95 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 59m Average total duration 13h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 51m Average total duration 17h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Dresden:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Dresden costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Dresden costing on average $162 (€131).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 29m.
Bus takes on average 17h 21m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€131) compared to roughly $250 (€202) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€71). The journey takes 13h 29m versus 10h 20m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Dresden trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:03 PM Padua | 15h03 | 6:06 AM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
Regionale 17176+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:46 AM Padova | 16h00 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17176+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 5:46 AM Padova | 14h00 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17176+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 5:46 AM Padova | 16h00 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 6:07 AM Padova | 13h39 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88 · ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | 6:07 AM Padova | 13h39 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 6:07 AM Padova | 15h39 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 6:40 AM Padova | 13h06 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 88 · ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | 6:40 AM Padova | 13h06 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 6:40 AM Padova | 15h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17162+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 6:53 AM Padova | 14h53 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17162+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 6:53 AM Padova | 12h53 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17162+ RJ 88 · ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | 6:53 AM Padova | 12h53 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:20 AM Padova | 14h26 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 7:20 AM Padova | 12h26 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:20 AM Padova | 14h26 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:40 AM Padova | 14h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 88 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | 7:40 AM Padova | 12h06 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:40 AM Padova | 14h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:46 AM Padova | 14h00 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17166+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:51 AM Padova | 13h55 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17166+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 7:51 AM Padova | 13h55 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 8:16 AM Padova | 15h30 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:16 AM Padova | 13h30 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:16 AM Padova | 13h30 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:40 AM Padova | 13h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 8:40 AM Padova | 15h06 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:40 AM Padova | 13h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17250+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 8:53 AM Padova | 14h53 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17250+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:53 AM Padova | 12h53 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17250+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 8:53 AM Padova | 12h53 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 86 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 9:40 AM Padova | 12h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 86 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 9:40 AM Padova | 12h06 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 9:40 AM Padova | 14h06 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 10:40 AM Padova | 13h06 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 11:16 AM Padova | 12h30 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3488+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 11:40 AM Padova | 12h06 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 11:46 AM Padova | 12h00 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 84 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | On time 12:03 PM Padova | 11h43 | 11:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Padua to Dresden run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 16:25. The fastest train covers the 398 miles (642 km) distance in 11h 42m.
Distance 398 miles (642 km) |
Average train duration 13h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 42m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 4:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
World-famous treasury in Dresden Castle displaying exquisite jewels, goldsmith works, and court treasures of the Saxon rulers.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a refined riverside setting.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic, with some of Dresden’s most iconic urban views.
Dresden’s traditional central square, important for city life, markets, and seasonal events such as the famous Striezelmarkt.
Historic bridge with superb old town skyline views, especially popular for sunrise, sunset, and riverfront photography.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus, and marzipan, protected as a Dresden specialty and especially famous during Advent.
Traditional Saxon sheet cake with layers of dough, quark filling, and a custardy egg-butter topping; one of Dresden’s best-known pastries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, often served with red cabbage and dumplings; a classic regional comfort dish found in traditional inns.
Established upscale seafood and fine-dining restaurant near the Frauenkirche, known for polished service and an elegant setting.
Well-known historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive atmospheric cellar near the old town landmarks.
Popular Bavarian beer hall in central Dresden with hearty German dishes, Augustiner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly to staff.
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