The cheapest and fastest trains from Warsaw to Dresden
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
7 h 27 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Dresden will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
To travel from Warsaw to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
IC 38100 · TLK 83110+
KD 69567+
TLX 5684
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 2547
EC 48 · ICE 2539
EC 46 · RE 73781 · IC 2271 · IC 2049
EC 48 · RE 73777 · IC 2179
EC 48 · RE 73777 · IC 2179
EC 46 · RE 73781 · IC 2271 · IC 2049
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 2547
EC 48 · ICE 2539
IC 38100 · TLK 83110+
KD 69567+
TLX 5684Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Warsaw to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £205.
Distance: 519 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £398 Average Price |
8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Warsaw to Dresden train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 2547 | On time 07:00 Warsaw Central | 7h48 | 14:48 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 48 · RE 73777 · IC 2179 | On time 08:00 Warsaw Central | 7h27 | 15:27 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 48 · ICE 2539 | On time 08:00 Warsaw Central | 8h48 | 16:48 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 38100 · TLK 83110+ KD 69567+ TLX 5684 | On time 08:30 Warsaw Central | 9h02 | 17:32 Dresden Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 46 · RE 73781 · IC 2271 · IC 2049 | On time 10:00 Warsaw Central | 7h40 | 17:40 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warsaw to Dresden
Distance 519 km |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity from Warsaw to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Warsaw and Dresden from £29. 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.
PKP Intercity
FAQs: Warsaw to Dresden train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Warsaw and Dresden
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Al. Jerozolimskie.
- Strefa Centralna
- Restauracja Halka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- InterContinental Warsaw
- Novotel Warszawa Centrum
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance and international trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2
- Tram: Lines 7, 9, 22, 24, 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Kijowska 16.
- Mateusz Gessler Restaurant
- Bistro Praga
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Hetman
- Hotel Wiatraczna
- Hotel Praski
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 7, 13, 22, 24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
- Restaurant Warszawski Lukier
- Bistro Trojka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
- Campanile Varsovie
- Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: bus terminal
- Tram: Line 1, Line 7, Line 9, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Żwirki i Wigury Street.
- Restaurant Sami Swoi
- Misa
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- PLN 2
- Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
- Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Airport
- Cost PLN 20
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Lounge Area: executive lounges and waiting areas
- Train: SKM S2, S3
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Cotta Kebap Haus
- Bistro - Residenz-Treff
- Cafe 24
- Das Bistro
- Hotel Quintessenz-Forum
- Hotel - Residenz Alt Dresden
- Ottendorfer Mühlenbäcker
- Cem Döner & Pizza Haus
- Himalaya
- Asia Hoang
- Windsor
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
- Hoang Do
- Meliz
- Feinbäckerei Schleinig
- Anjali
- Hotel am Bonhoefferplatz
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Café Continental
- Chay Viet
- Best Western Macrander Hotel
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
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