- Must visit
Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Dresden will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 4 trains that leave Strasbourg for Dresden on Tue, Aug 25, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 510 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 8 h 3 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg 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 4h 0m. 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 €1247.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €1247 Average price | €104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Dresden:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Dresden costing on average €82.
A bus is €1207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Dresden costing on average €1247.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
The journey is about 26m faster (6h 19m by train vs 6h 45m by car) and roughly €22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€82 vs €104). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Dresden trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87459 · IC 60409 · 16503 | 9:52 PM Strasbourg station | 8h42 | 6:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
![]() | 5:35 AM Strasbourg | 8h03 | 1:38 PM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Strasbourg | 7h31 | 2:39 PM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Strasbourg | 7h31 | 3:39 PM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:52 AM Strasbourg | 6h51 | 4:43 PM Dresden | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Dresden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg 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.

Most Strasbourg to Dresden trains use the Strasbourg to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden Bischofsplatz. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
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.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt 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 options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Dresden Bischofsplatz is 2 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Bischofsplatz 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 options include: Byblos, Kantine No. 2, Café Continental, Chay Viet
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Bischofsplatz. ATMs are available at Dresden Bischofsplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Bischofsplatz. Information desks are available at Dresden Bischofsplatz.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Bischofsplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Bischofsplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Bischofsplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Bischofsplatz.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Macrander Hotel, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
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