Next available departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Dresden on August 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:23pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 12m	1:35am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	1:42pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 38m	7:20pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:30am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 10m	5:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:35am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 32m	1:07pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	6:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 5m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr	6:55am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 43m	2:38pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	8:36pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	9h 58m	6:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:23pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	8h 17m	9:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Dresden on August 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 41m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 35m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:30am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 55m	5:25pm	Neustadt	No tags
	6:35am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 32m	1:07pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	6:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 5m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr	6:55am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 43m	2:38pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 7m	2:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	6:35am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 32m	1:07pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Dresden on August 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 19m	11:44pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	1:42pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 38m	7:20pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:50pm	Dortmund	8h 54m	11:44pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 11m	11:36pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	6:35am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 32m	1:07pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	6:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 5m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 7m	2:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	6h 49m	2:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Dresden on August 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 19m	11:44pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	1:42pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	5h 38m	7:20pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:50pm	Dortmund	8h 54m	11:44pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 11m	11:36pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	6:36am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 8m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	6:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	7h 5m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	7:39am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	8h 55m	4:34pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	8:36pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	9h 58m	6:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Dresden

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just SEK 280, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 35mAverage Duration

440 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 280 - SEK 1,238	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 219 - SEK 3,118	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg 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

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Dresden by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at SEK 219. The average price for this train route is around SEK 1,026. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Dortmund to Dresden?
The average train trip from Dortmund to Dresden takes 6h 40m and covers 440 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Dresden?
The earliest train from Dortmund to Dresden departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 10:55pm.
What 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 10 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Dortmund to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 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

08-08

SEK 689

08-09

SEK 484

Today

SEK 945

08-11

No data

08-12

SEK 274

08-13

SEK 283

08-14

SEK 392

08-15

SEK 575

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Dresden was searched and found on Aug 12, 2026 with a price of SEK 274

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 SEK 274 to SEK 2,499 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 SEK 274 which is on 2026-08-12.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.