Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

kr208

Average ticket price on Sep 19

kr397

Fastest journey on Sep 19

1 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

1 h 50 m

Trains on Sep 19

27

Distance

95 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zwickau (Sachs) 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 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf will cost around kr397 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr208.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn74045 · RJX 251
    5:39 AM2h28
    Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
    8:07 AMDresden Hbf
    kr2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74055 · Bus RB30
    10:39 AM2h23
    Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
    1:02 PMDresden Hbf
    kr4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74013 · Bus RE3
    10:32 AM1h50
    Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
    12:22 PMDresden Hbf
    kr4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74051 · Bus RB30
    8:39 AM2h23
    Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
    11:02 AMDresden Hbf
    kr4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74053 · Bus RB30
    9:39 AM2h23
    Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
    12:02 PMDresden Hbf
    kr4041One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr132 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr132, while a train costs an average of kr410.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

kr410

Average price

kr132

Average price

Cheapest

kr200

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 32m

Average total duration

2h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf is a bus with an average price of kr132.

This is compared to other travel options from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf:

A bus is kr278 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average kr410.

The fastest way to travel from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf and Dresden Hbf including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr410 compared to roughly kr200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-210.11. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 17m 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

Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn74015 · Bus RE3011:32 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
1:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74057 · Bus RB3011:39 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
2:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74017 · Bus RE3012:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
2:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74059 · Bus RB3012:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
3:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74019 · Bus RE301:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
3:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74061 · Bus RB301:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
4:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74021 · Bus RE302:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
4:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74063 · Bus RB302:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
5:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74023 · Bus RE303:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
5:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74065 · Bus RB303:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
6:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74025 · Bus RE304:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
6:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74067 · Bus RB304:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
7:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74027 · Bus RE305:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
7:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74069 · Bus RB305:39 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
8:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74029 · Bus RE36:32 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h51
8:23 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74045 · RJX 251
On time
5:39 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h28
8:07 AM Dresden Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74051 · Bus RB308:39 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
11:02 AM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74011 · Bus RE39:32 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
11:22 AM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74053 · Bus RB309:39 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
12:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74013 · Bus RE310:32 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
1h50
12:22 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn74055 · Bus RB3010:39 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf
2h23
1:02 PM Dresden Hbf1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf

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Trains from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr369 but you can travel from only kr109 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:39, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from kr109
Distance
59 miles (95 km)
Average train duration
2h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
kr369
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 32m
First train
2:39 AM
Last train
8:43 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from kr109

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf and Dresden Hbf from kr109. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
kr369
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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FAQs: Trains from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwickau (Sachs) 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at kr369, while the average price is around kr410.
The train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf takes 1h 32m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf is 59 miles (95 km).
The first train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf leaves at 2:39 AM.
The last train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf leaves at 8:43 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around kr109.
Yes, the train journey from Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof is scenic, offering views of the Ore Mountains, lush landscapes, and charming Saxon towns along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof is feasible, with a journey taking 1h 32m and covering 59 miles (95 km). Trains run 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf.
Since both Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf and Dresden Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Dresden Hbf include Leipzig, Sandersdorf-Brehna, Ústí nad Labem, Děčín, Zwickau.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf

Most Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains use the Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf to Dresden Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zwickau
Arrival train stations in Dresden
Zwickau(Sachs) HbfZwickau (Sachs) Hbf, Am Bahnhof 1, 08056 ZwickauWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf from Zwickau city centre

Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf is 1 km from Zwickau city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus12, 29, 10, B, A · 9m · every ~15 min

Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf train station facilities and services

Zwickau(Sachs) 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: Grüne Wiese, DB Casino, Dönerhaus Bosporus, Cafeteria Stadtverwaltung

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. ATMs are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. Information desks are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Aparthotel 1A.

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