1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 18 Sept
21
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 21 trains from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
FlixTrain
ICE 905 · 16501
21937 · IC 2275
RJX 251
21841 · IC 2173
RJ 179
RJ 385
RJ 177
RJ 175
RJ 383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £274.
Distance: 167 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £274 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average £20.
A coach is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average £274.
Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 5m by train vs 2h 18m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£20 vs £26). 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21937 · IC 2275 | On time 20:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h06 | 22:28 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 23:06 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 905 · 16501 | On time 23:28 Berlin Hbf | 6h06 | 5:34 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
S3 · 3140 · 18401 · S2 | 0:26 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 6:08 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
62040 · 18009 · S1 | 4:45 Berlin Hbf | 3h12 | 7:57 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 251 | On time 6:12 Berlin Hbf | 1h55 | 8:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 171 | On time 7:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 9:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
21841 · IC 2173 | On time 8:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h06 | 10:28 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 173 | On time 9:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 11:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
21857 · IC 2175 | On time 10:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h06 | 12:28 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 175 | On time 11:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 13:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
21873 · IC 2177 | On time 12:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h06 | 14:28 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 383 | On time 13:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 15:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
21889 · IC 2179 | On time 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h06 | 16:28 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 177 | On time 15:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 17:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1601 · IC 2049 | On time 15:36 Berlin Hbf | 3h02 | 18:38 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
21905 · IC 2271 · 16527 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h12 | 18:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 385 | On time 17:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 19:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1603 · IC 2047 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 3h04 | 20:40 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
21921 · IC 2273 · 16531 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 2h12 | 20:34 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 179 | On time 19:28 Berlin Hbf | 1h39 | 21:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 1:21 |
Last train 23:26 |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

Most Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
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.
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