Next available departures
| 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 | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Dresden Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
| Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Dresden Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Dresden Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dortmund to Dresden
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 CHF 23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dortmund and Dresden?
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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 CHF 19. The average price for this train route is around CHF 83. 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 6h 22m, covering a distance of 440 km. The quickest train can get 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 19 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 06:28. And the latest train departs at 22:51.
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 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE 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 FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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.
The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Dresden was searched and found on 18 Jun 2026 with a price of CHF 18To 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 CHF 18 to CHF 232 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 CHF 18, which is on 2026-06-18.
