Cheap train tickets from Milan to Dresden
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Dresden will cost around £ 117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 92.
Train schedule Milan to Dresden
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Fastest train times from Milan to Dresden
Fastest Journey
12 h 17 m
Average
16 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
706 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Milan for Dresden every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 706 km distance in an average of 16 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 h 42 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.
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Overview: Train from Milan to Dresden
 | Distance | 438 miles (706 km) |
 | Average train duration | 12 h 17 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £127 (€142) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Milan to Dresden cover the 438 miles (706 km) long trip taking on average 12 h 17 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn with connection. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £127, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £94. Travellers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Milan to Dresden
For as little as £94 you can travel by train between Milan and Dresden with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
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 to Dresden from Milan. 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.
- Average Price: £94
Deutsche Bahn has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by train to Dresden from Milan:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Normal conditions apply
Travel Tips: Trains from Milan to Dresden
Is cross-border travel by train between Milan, Italy and Dresden, Germany allowed?
Travel between Milan, Italy and Dresden, Germany by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from Italy?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Milan?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Dresden, Germany?
When travelling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 24/05/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Dresden from Milan before travelling.
Are there restrictions on returning to Italy from Germany by train?
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Dresden to Milan is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Italy from Germany?
Reentry to Italy is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Dresden?
What are the entry requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
What are the safety rules to follow in Milan, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 23/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Dresden to Milan train here.
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When travelling by train from Milan to Dresden, which train station in Milan do I depart from and which train station in Dresden do I arrive in?
There are a few train stations in Milan to start your route from including Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Porta Garibaldi. In Dresden you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Dresden-Neustadt.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Where is the train station in Milan to go to Dresden? Where is the train station in Dresden located?
Passengers board the train most frequently from Milano Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dresden Hauptbahnhof, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Lockers
Parking
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Accessibility
Tram lines: 1
Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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