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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 | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Neustadt | Cheapest | |||||
 | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Dresden Neustadt Station | Fastest | |||||
| Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Dresden Central Station | No tags | |||||
 | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Dresden Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Dresden Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 405, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 R 394. The average price for this train route is around R 1 404. 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 15m, covering a distance of 440 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 28m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
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 20:46.
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 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 Dortmund to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn 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 FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 373To 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 R 373 to R 3 798 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 R 739, which is on 2025-12-17.
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.
