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 $128. 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 7h 11m 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 48 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , 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 6:04am. The latest train departs at 9:49pm.

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 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 Düsseldorf to Dresden?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

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 $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:37am	Hbf	10h 23m	9:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Regional-Express + InterCity	1:28pm	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 12m	8:40pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	10:37am	Hbf	7h 30m	6:07pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Regional-Express + InterCity	12:58pm	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 42m	8:40pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + InterCity	1:00pm	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 27m	8:27pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 1m	11:39pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:27pm	Duesseldorf Central	6h 13m	6:40pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 52m	11:30pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	7:04am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 35m	2:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	7:28am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 11m	2:39pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Dresden on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 1m	11:39pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:27pm	Duesseldorf Central	6h 13m	6:40pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	4:38pm	Hbf	6h 52m	11:30pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:04pm	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 36m	6:40pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Regional-Express + InterCity	12:44pm	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	7h 56m	8:40pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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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 $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

486 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $135	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $418	Average Duration7h 11m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $97	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

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus 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 $128. 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 7h 11m 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 48 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, 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 6:04am. The latest train departs at 9:49pm.
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 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 Düsseldorf to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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

11-27

$100

11-28

$79

Today

$62

11-30

$151

12-01

$76

12-02

$31

12-03

$85

12-04

$69

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $373 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 $31 which is on 2025-12-02.