How much is the train ticket from Dortmund to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Dresden start from R 596. The average price for this train route is around R 1 425. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Dresden?

The average train journey time from Dortmund to Dresden is 5h 59m, covering a distance of 440 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 28m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Dresden route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Dresden?

The earliest train from Dortmund to Dresden departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 20:45.

Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Dresden?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dortmund to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Dortmund to Dresden from R 371 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 26 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 36m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 28m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 53m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
	12:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 9m	18:37	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	13:42	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 37m	19:19	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 27 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 8m	01:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	13:42	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 37m	19:19	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 38m	18:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:47	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 52m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 36m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 28m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 53m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:47	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 52m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 29 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 36m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 28m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 53m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:48	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 51m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 30 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 36m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 28m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 53m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:48	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 51m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 31 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
	13:42	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 37m	19:19	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 8m	21:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 11m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:48	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 51m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Dresden on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 6m	12:34	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 28m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 36m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 53m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
	06:28	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 6m	12:34	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 400, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

441 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 468 - R 2 214	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 596 - R 4 624	Average duration5h 59m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 400 - R 1 068	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dortmund and Dresden?

Dortmund

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Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Dresden

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Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/511 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511 741 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Dresden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Dortmund to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Dresden start from R 596. The average price for this train route is around R 1 425. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Dortmund to Dresden is 5h 59m, covering a distance of 440 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 28m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Dresden?
The earliest train from Dortmund to Dresden departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 20:45.
Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dortmund to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/12

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25/12

R 947

Today

R 1 257

27/12

R 1 966

28/12

R 1 359

29/12

R 1 071

30/12

R 1 112

31/12

R 371

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Dresden was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 371

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dortmund to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 371 to R 4 059 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 371, which is on 2025-12-31.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.