Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Dresden will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 7 trains that leave Berlin for Dresden every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Berlin to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £1.
Distance: 165 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 08:26 Berlin Hbf | 1h42 | 10:09 10:09Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 09:19 Berlin Hbf | 1h47 | 11:08 11:08Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 11:23 Berlin Hbf | 1h43 | 13:07 13:07Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 12:26 Berlin Hbf | 1h42 | 14:08 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Berlin Hbf | 1h58 | 15:58 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Berlin Hbf | 1h51 | 15:51 Dresden-Neustadt station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sunday 20 July | |||||
![]() | On time 06:26 Berlin Hbf | 1h42 | 08:08 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 07:23 Berlin Hbf | 1h43 | 09:06 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Find the best trains from Berlin to Dresden with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and European Sleeper from £5. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Berlin and Dresden. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Berlin to Dresden with Deutsche Bahn:
Trains from Berlin to Dresden travel a distance of approximately 195 km, usually taking between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the number of connections. Trains start as early as 12:40 a.m. and depart until 10:30 p.m. Deutsche Bahn trains depart 2-3 times every hour. Train frequency is usually less frequent at the weekend and during early mornings.
Return trains from Dresden to Berlin are also available.
Services departing from Berlin for Dresden will usually begin at the main train station, Berlin Hbf. However, it is useful to be aware of the fact that many services will also depart or at least stop at the Sudkreuz station as they leave the city. This is the most southerly station located on Berlin's Ring. Berlin Hbf is situated centrally within the city. It can be reached via an impressive variety of public transport options, including u-bahn(subway), bus, tram and train. As the Hbf is located within the Ring, it shouldn't take more than 20 to 30 mins to reach from most parts of the city, thought this can be affected by peak traffic periods during the day. If you are trying to reach it during the night, be aware that the u-bahn does not run after 12:30 am on every day except Saturday. However, there are night bus services running all night, as well as taxi services.
Dresden as a city is something of an architectural marvel, having spent generations as the home of the Electors and Kings of Saxony. It also boasts a vibrant and dynamic nightlife matched with a welcoming attitude from locals. Almost all train services will arrive at Dresden Hbf. This station is located in the center of the city and there are multiple transport options available, including trams, buses and taxis. Night time routes also run for selected buses and trams as well. These are labelled GuteNachtLinie routes and are identified by a special logo on the bus or tram stop sign.
When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Spandau, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station and Berlin-Lichtenberg station. When arriving in Dresden, you can end your journey in train stations like Dresden Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dresden Hbf, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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