Bremen to Dresden train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bremen to Dresden

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£31

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£100

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

4 h 50 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

4 h 56 m

Trains on 17 Sept

15

Distance

405 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bremen to Dresden will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

To travel from Bremen to Dresden you need to make at least one change.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    17:205h40
    Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    23:00Dresden-Neustadt station
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    17:205h46
    Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
    23:06Dresden Hbf
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2033 · ICE 1555
    6:095h34
    Bremen Hbf
    11:43Dresden Hbf
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1671 · IC 2049
    13:155h23
    Bremen Hbf
    18:38Dresden Hbf
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1041 · IC 2445
    7:155h23
    Bremen Hbf
    12:38Dresden Hbf
    £861One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bremen to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £302.

Distance: 405 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Flight
Driving

£48

Average Price

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£302

Average Price

£64

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 7m

Average total duration

7h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

7h 7m

Average total duration

5h 7m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bremen to Dresden is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Dresden:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Dresden costing on average £48.

A coach is £273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Dresden costing on average £302.

The fastest way to travel from Bremen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 14m.

Coach takes on average 7h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bremen and Dresden including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 £48 compared to roughly £64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 5h 4m 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.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Bremen to Dresden train times

The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Dresden trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnRJ 173+metronom81908
Delayed
5:33 5:57Bremen Hbf
5h10
11:07 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2033 · ICE 541 · RJ 173
On time
6:09 Bremen Hbf
4h58
11:07 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2033 · ICE 1555
On time
6:09 Bremen Hbf
5h34
11:43 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1041 · ICE 843 · 21857 · IC 2175
On time
7:15 Bremen Hbf
5h13
12:28 Dresden Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1041 · IC 2445
On time
7:15 Bremen Hbf
5h23
12:38 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1041 · ICE 1143 · 21857 · IC 2175
On time
7:15 Bremen Hbf
5h13
12:28 Dresden Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 208 · RJ 175
On time
8:17 Bremen Hbf
4h50
13:07 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 206 · RJ 383
On time
10:17 Bremen Hbf
4h50
15:07 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1043 · ICE 847 · 21889 · IC 2179
On time
11:15 Bremen Hbf
5h13
16:28 Dresden Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1043 · IC 2441
On time
11:15 Bremen Hbf
5h23
16:38 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 204 · RJ 177
On time
12:17 Bremen Hbf
4h50
17:07 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1671 · ICE 859 · 21905 · IC 2271
On time
13:15 Bremen Hbf
5h19
18:34 Dresden Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1671 · IC 2049
On time
13:15 Bremen Hbf
5h23
18:38 Dresden Hbf
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain17:20 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
5h40
23:00 Dresden-Neustadt station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain17:20 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)
5h46
23:06 Dresden Hbf1 change

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Bremen to Dresden.
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bremen to Dresden

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Trains from Bremen to Dresden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 4h 50m.

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
Coach from £22
Distance
405 km
Average train duration
5h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 50m
First train
0:13
Last train
23:47
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
14 days
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
Coach from £22

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bremen to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bremen and Dresden from £22. 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
4h 50m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£26
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.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Deutsche Bahn classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • WC
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • WC

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
4h 44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£67
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day

Complete guide to Dresden

Things to do in Dresden

Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.

  • Must visit

Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.

  • Must visit

Grünes Gewölbe

Treasury museum displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work and ceremonial objects in richly restored historic rooms.

  • Recommended

Albertinum

Contemporary art museum in a former arsenal, showing modern and post-1990 works with a strong local and international mix.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and museums remain fairly priced for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.80-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. In cafés, round up or leave small change.

FAQs: Bremen to Dresden train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bremen to Dresden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The train journey from Bremen to Dresden covers a distance of 405 km and takes approximately 4h 50m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bremen to Dresden is 405 km.
The first train from Bremen to Dresden leaves at 0:13.
The last train from Bremen to Dresden departs at 23:47.
Trains from Bremen to Dresden run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bremen and Dresden. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Bremen to Dresden, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Bremen to Dresden.
The train station in Bremen that goes to Dresden is Bremen Hbf, and it arrives at Dresden Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Dresden is by coach, costing approximately £22.
Booking trains from Bremen to Dresden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bremen to Dresden offers varied scenery, including views of picturesque countryside, charming villages, and historic towns, particularly as it passes through regions such as Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
A day trip from Bremen to Dresden is not feasible as the travel duration is 4h 50m. The distance between the two cities is 405 km, with a frequency of 8 trains per day.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, a baroque masterpiece with art collections and gardens, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic views from its dome. Experience world-class performances at the Semper Opera House, known for its stunning architecture, and discover royal treasures at Dresden Castle, featuring the famous Green Vault. For a scenic stroll, head to Brühl's Terrace along the Elbe River, often called the Balcony of Europe.
For a well-rounded experience in Dresden, spending three to four days is ideal. This allows time to explore the historic Old Town, visit the Zwinger Palace, and enjoy the art collections in the museums, along with some leisurely time to stroll along the Elbe River and experience local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Bremen to Dresden.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bremen and Dresden

Most Bremen to Dresden trains use the Bremen Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Bremen and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bremen
Arrival train stations in Dresden

Which Bremen station do trains to Dresden leave from?

Trains from Bremen to Dresden leave from Bremen Hbf. The station is 1 km from Bremen city centre at Bremen Hbf, Bahnhofsplatz 15, 28195 Bremen.
Bremen HbfBremen Hbf, Bahnhofsplatz 15, 28195 BremenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bremen Hbf from Bremen city centre

Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24E, N5, N3, 25, 24 · 4m · every ~26 min
TramN4, N1, 1E, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1 · 3m · every ~39 min

Bremen Hbf train station facilities and services

Bremen 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: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.

Bremen-WalleBremen-Walle, Waller Ring 146, 28219 BremenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bremen-Walle from Bremen city centre

Bremen-Walle is 3 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRs1 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
BusRs1 · 7m
N7, 26 · 13m · every ~8 min
Tram2 · 16m · every ~11 min
2 · 17m · every ~11 min

Bremen-Walle train station facilities and services

Bremen-Walle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Almaz, Muru's Curry, Aris da Franco, Palast Grill 7

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Walle. ATMs are available at Bremen-Walle.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Walle. Information desks are available at Bremen-Walle.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Walle. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bremen-Walle: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bremen-Walle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Walle.

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