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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Dresden Central Station | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | Cheapest | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn | Dresden Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn | Dresden Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte | 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 $36, 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 traveling 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 from $36. The average price for this train route is around $143. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Heidelberg is 6h 12m, covering a distance of 250 miles (404 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Heidelberg at 6:11am. And 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 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 most timely service from Dresden to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Dresden to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Dresden to Heidelberg was searched and found on Jun 4, 2026 with a price of $46To 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.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $220 for a train ticket from Dresden to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2026-06-06.
