Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn | Dresden Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
 | Dresden Central Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn | Dresden Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 6 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Heidelberg?
Heidelberg
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Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Heidelberg 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 Dresden to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Heidelberg start at $51. The average price for this train route is around $204. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The average train trip from Dresden to Heidelberg takes 6h 12m and covers 404 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Dresden to Heidelberg departs at 6:11am. The latest train departs at 11:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Heidelberg?
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Heidelberg was searched and found on Jun 4, 2026 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Heidelberg, as early as possible.
