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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Operated by: InterCityInterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Central Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Operated by: InterCityInterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Dresden.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $124Average Duration7h 30m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$23 - $285Average Duration6h 21m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $67Average Duration5h 20m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Dresden

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
5h 20mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dortmund to Dresden: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$103
Average train trip duration6h 21m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:28am
Distance273 miles (440 km)
Latest train departure8:45pm

Dortmund to Dresden Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/01
$28
05/02
$36
Today
$27
05/04
$82
05/05
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05/06
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05/07
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05/08
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Dresden was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $23

To 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 $23 to $247 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 $23 which is on 2025-05-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Dortmund and Dresden is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Dresden.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Dresden you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Dortmund and Dresden compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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