The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Eisenach
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Eisenach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Eisenach will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 28 trains that leave Dresden for Eisenach every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
RE 16530 · ICE 1627 · RB 74648
IC 2508 · ICE 699
RE 16512 · RB 74618
RE 16528 · RB 74634
RE 16524 · RB 74630
ICE 1552
ICE 1652
ICE 1650
ICE 1554
ICE 1558Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dresden to Eisenach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Eisenach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Eisenach train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:06 Dresden | 3h48 | 09:54 Eisenach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Dresden | 3h09 | 09:54 Eisenach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Dresden | 2h36 | 12:46 Eisenach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:45 Dresden | 3h09 | 13:54 Eisenach | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Eisenach
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Eisenach trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dresden and Eisenach from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FAQs: Dresden to Eisenach train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Eisenach
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- Bei GIOVANNI
- Steakhaus Zum Ritter
- Kartoffelhaus
- Cafe Toccata
- LOGOTEL
- Vienna House Thüringer Hof
- Hotel am Markt
- Pension Michelangelo
- Wiesengrund
- Hörselgrund
- Augustiner Bräu Spezialausschank
- Storchenturm - Gasthof
- Gino's Pizza Taxi, Rialto Pizza
- Eisenacher Hof
- Lutherhotel Eisenacher Hof
- Pension Katharinenschule
- Hotel Klostergarten
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