How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dresden start at $21. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden takes 6h 23m and covers 485 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , 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 6:22am. The latest train departs at 9:21pm.

What is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:39am	Hbf	9h 41m	6:20pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	7:22am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 21m	1:43pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 30m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	8h 57m	1:35am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 22m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 30m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Hbf	9h 1m	9:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 22m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Hbf	8h 56m	9:35pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	8h 57m	1:35am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 30m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:24am	Duesseldorf Central	6h 15m	12:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

486 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $186	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $420	Average Duration6h 23m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $95	Average Duration5h 50m	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

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,154 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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 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 Düsseldorf to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dresden start at $21. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden takes 6h 23m and covers 485 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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 6:22am. The latest train departs at 9:21pm.
What is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

01-24

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01-25

$92

Today

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01-27

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01-28

$198

01-29

$62

01-30

$55

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The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $386 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 $55 which is on 2026-01-30.

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.