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Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
6 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 6 m
Trains on 17 Sept
13
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Dresden will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Strasbourg to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain
FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 806
TGV 9561+
ICE 690 · IC 2441
ICE 9591 · ICE 1653
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651
87417 · ICE 74 · ICE 690 · IC 2441
87407 · ECE 8 · ICE 692 · IC 2443
TGV 9561+
ICE 690 · IC 2441Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £1122.
Distance: 510 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £1122 Average Price | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Strasbourg to Dresden:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Dresden costing on average £67.
A coach is £1088 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Dresden costing on average £1122.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Coach takes on average 9h 58m.
The journey is about 26m faster (6h 19m by train vs 6h 45m by car) and roughly £26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£67 vs £93). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 0:06 Strasbourg station | 8h32 | 8:38 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 | On time 0:06 Strasbourg station | 8h32 | 8:38 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 378 · ICE 1555 | On time 0:06 Strasbourg station | 11h37 | 11:43 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 0:06 Strasbourg station | 12h32 | 12:38 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
87407 · ECE 8 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 | On time 7:22 Strasbourg station | 7h16 | 14:38 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 690 · IC 2441 | On time 9:08 Strasbourg station | 7h30 | 16:38 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
87417 · ICE 74 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 | On time 9:22 Strasbourg station | 7h16 | 16:38 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
87419 · 4716 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:52 Strasbourg station | 8h46 | 18:38 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 10:40 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 12h20 | 23:00 Dresden-Neustadt station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 10:40 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 12h26 | 23:06 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 | On time 10:52 Strasbourg station | 6h51 | 17:43 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 10:52 Strasbourg station | 7h46 | 18:38 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 1653 | On time 13:09 Strasbourg station | 6h36 | 19:45 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Dresden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 510 km distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 510 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:15 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Dresden trains use the Strasbourg to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
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.
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