1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
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
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.
To travel from Bremen to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
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IC 2033 · ICE 1555
ICE 1671 · IC 2049
ICE 1041 · IC 2445
ICE 208 · RJ 175
ICE 206 · RJ 383
ICE 204 · RJ 177
IC 2033 · ICE 541 · RJ 173
RJ 173+
81908Omio 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
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 + 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 | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Coach takes on average 7h 37m.
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.
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 173+ 81908 | Delayed 5:33 5:57Bremen Hbf | 5h10 | 11:07 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2033 · ICE 541 · RJ 173 | On time 6:09 Bremen Hbf | 4h58 | 11:07 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2033 · ICE 1555 | On time 6:09 Bremen Hbf | 5h34 | 11:43 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1041 · ICE 843 · 21857 · IC 2175 | On time 7:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h13 | 12:28 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1041 · IC 2445 | On time 7:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h23 | 12:38 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1041 · ICE 1143 · 21857 · IC 2175 | On time 7:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h13 | 12:28 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 208 · RJ 175 | On time 8:17 Bremen Hbf | 4h50 | 13:07 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 206 · RJ 383 | On time 10:17 Bremen Hbf | 4h50 | 15:07 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1043 · ICE 847 · 21889 · IC 2179 | On time 11:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h13 | 16:28 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1043 · IC 2441 | On time 11:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h23 | 16:38 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · RJ 177 | On time 12:17 Bremen Hbf | 4h50 | 17:07 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1671 · ICE 859 · 21905 · IC 2271 | On time 13:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h19 | 18:34 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 1671 · IC 2049 | On time 13:15 Bremen Hbf | 5h23 | 18:38 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 17:20 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 5h40 | 23:00 Dresden-Neustadt station | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 17:20 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 5h46 | 23:06 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
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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.
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 |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Treasury museum displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work and ceremonial objects in richly restored historic rooms.
Contemporary art museum in a former arsenal, showing modern and post-1990 works with a strong local and international mix.
Reconstructed central square framed by baroque façades and the Frauenkirche, ideal for architecture and people-watching.
Lively inner-city district known for pubs, street art, independent shops and a distinctly alternative Dresden atmosphere.
Large riverside meadows popular for walking, cycling and skyline views across the Elbe toward the historic centre.
Sweet layered cake from Dresden made with yeast dough, butter and dried fruit. It is the city’s best-known festive speciality, especially at Christmas.
Saxon potato soup, usually hearty and rustic, often enriched with vegetables and traditionally served with sausages or bacon for extra flavour.
Simple Saxon quark cheese with linseed oil, often served with potatoes. It reflects rural Lusatian and Saxon home cooking around Dresden.
Elegant restaurant in Dresden Castle focused on refined regional cooking and a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
Popular traditional inn with Saxon and German comfort food, generous portions and a cosy historic feel in the Neustadt area.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the Altstadt known for Saxon dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and museums remain fairly priced for tourists.
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.
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Dresden Hbf -> Altmarkt, Dresden
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.

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.
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Bremen-Walle is 3 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Almaz, Muru's Curry, Aris da Franco, Palast Grill 7
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Walle. ATMs are available at Bremen-Walle.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Walle. Information desks are available at Bremen-Walle.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Walle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen-Walle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen-Walle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Walle.
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.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt 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: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
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