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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
One of Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Dresden without transferring at least once.
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IC 2067 · ICE 1204 · 16523
ICE 692 · IC 2443
IC 2065 · ICE 1100 · ICE 1557
ICE 612 · ICE 374 · ICE 759
ICE 692 · IC 2443
ICE 772 · ICE 759
IC 2067 · ICE 1204 · 16523Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $349.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $541 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Dresden:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $501 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $541 (€441).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $93 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 5h 25m 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 Stuttgart to Dresden trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 692 · IC 2443 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h01 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · ICE 759 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h24 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 · ICE 374 · ICE 759 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h58 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2067 · ICE 1204 · 16523 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h25 | 4:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 · IC 2441 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h02 | 4:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
88617 · ICE 506 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h46 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 770 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h23 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h57 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2069 · ICE 1006 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h38 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:14 PM Stuttgart | 9h26 | 9:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · IC 2049 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h02 | 6:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
88619 · ICE 504 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h46 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 578 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h23 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · ICE 370 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h57 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2161 · ICE 90 · 16531 | On time 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h38 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 · IC 2047 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h02 | 8:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
88621 · ICE 502 · ICE 1655 | On time 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h50 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 576 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h23 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · ICE 278 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h57 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2163 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h37 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 594 · IC 2045 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h01 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 · ICE 1657 | Delayed 5:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h29 | 10:49 PM 10:49 PMDresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2165 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 | Delayed 6:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h43 | 10:49 PM 10:49 PMDresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 590 · 16501 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h45 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 · IC 60409 · 16503 | On time 10:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h45 | 6:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
IC 2065 · ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h39 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 8h56 | 5:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 9h11 | 5:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Dresden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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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 Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
The Green Vault is Dresden’s celebrated treasury museum, displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work, and Baroque luxury objects in historic palace rooms.
A major fine arts museum with the New Masters Gallery and sculpture collection, spanning Romanticism to contemporary art in a restored riverside building.
The rebuilt historic square around the Frauenkirche, filled with Baroque-inspired facades and one of Dresden’s top walking areas.
The famous porcelain mural showing Saxon rulers, stretching along Augustusstrasse and one of Dresden’s most photographed streetside sights.
Elegant square framed by the Semperoper, Zwinger, and Hofkirche, offering one of the most impressive urban ensembles in Dresden.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, candied peel, raisins and powdered sugar; Dresden’s most famous specialty and protected regional product, especially traditional at Christmas.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with three layers: yeast or sponge base, quark filling and a buttery egg custard topping; strongly associated with Dresden bakeries and cafés.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, traditionally served with rich gravy and dumplings or red cabbage; a hearty regional Sunday dish found across Dresden.
Established fine-dining address in Dresden, known for modern German cuisine, tasting menus and polished service.
Long-established traditional Saxon restaurant in a rustic atmosphere, known for regional meat dishes, dumplings and local hospitality.
Historic vaulted restaurant near the Frauenkirche serving hearty Saxon and German classics in a distinctive old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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