How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dresden start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £77. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Dresden is 7h 6m, covering a distance of 301 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 17m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Dresden route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

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

The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Dresden departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 21:27.

Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Dresden from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dresden on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:38	Hbf	7h 1m	23:39	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:32	Duesseldorf Central	6h 7m	14:39	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	16:38	Hbf	6h 52m	23:30	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 36m	12:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train	07:24	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 42m	15:06	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dresden on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	9h 2m	01:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:22	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	18:37	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	16:38	Hbf	6h 30m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	8h 47m	01:25	Neustadt	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	07:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 40m	14:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dresden on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	11h 27m	20:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:22	Duesseldorf Central	6h 12m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	07:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 35m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	6h 34m	19:19	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	07:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 35m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dresden on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:38	Hbf	8h 52m	21:30	Neustadt	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:22	Duesseldorf Central	6h 12m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:38	Hbf	9h 2m	21:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	16:38	Hbf	6h 30m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	07:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 35m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dresden on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	9h 2m	01:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:22	Duesseldorf Central	6h 12m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:38	Hbf	9h 2m	21:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	16:38	Hbf	6h 30m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	07:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 35m	14:34	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf 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 6 hours and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

6hAverage duration

302 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £93	Average duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £218	Average duration7h 6m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £50	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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

Düsseldorf

A
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Dresden

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Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,578 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Düsseldorf to Dresden by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dresden start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £77. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Dresden is 7h 6m, covering a distance of 301 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 17m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Dresden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Dresden departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 21:27.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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

10/12

No data

11/12

£43

Today

£43

13/12

£61

14/12

£59

15/12

£33

16/12

£46

17/12

£41

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

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

You can expect to pay from £33 to £214 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-15.

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.