1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h
Trains on 19 Sept
2
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 trains from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £465.
Distance: 166 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £465 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz costing on average £33.
A coach is £446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz costing on average £465.
Other travel options to Berlin Alexanderplatz take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 42m.
Coach takes on average 2h 51m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 384 · S7 | On time 8:53 Dresden Hbf | 1h51 | 10:44 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
S1 · IC 2270 · S5 | 9:30 Dresden Hbf | 2h17 | 11:47 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 changes | |
RJ 178 · S7 | On time 10:53 Dresden Hbf | 1h51 | 12:44 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
IC 2178 · S5 | On time 11:35 Dresden Hbf | 2h12 | 13:47 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
RJ 382 · S7 | On time 12:53 Dresden Hbf | 1h51 | 14:44 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 change |
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Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 19:53 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz 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 Berlin Alexanderplatz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Berlin Alexanderplatz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Berlin Alexanderplatz 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: Mammam, Der Alte Fritz, Carambar, Da Vincenzo
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. ATMs are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. Information desks are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Alexanderplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Nearby hotels include Art’otel Berlin Mitte, Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin, Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte, Hotel Casa Camper Berlin.