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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Stuttgart Hbf | Dresden Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Neustadt | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Stuttgart Hbf | Dresden Hbf | No tags | |||||
 | Stuttgart Hbf | Dresden Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stuttgart and Dresden?
Stuttgart
- AArnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Dresden start at $36. The average price for this train route is around $180. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Stuttgart to Dresden?
The average train trip from Stuttgart to Dresden takes 5h 50m and covers 412 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 54m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Dresden?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Dresden departs at 6:05am. The latest train departs at 10:49pm.
What is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Dresden?
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 Stuttgart to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart 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.
The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Dresden was searched and found on Mar 13, 2026 with a price of $113To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stuttgart to Dresden, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $113 to $303 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2026-03-14.
