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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Dresden Neustadt Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dresden Central Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dresden Neustadt Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dresden Central Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dresden Neustadt Station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Heidelberg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just R 509, 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 travelling from Dresden to Heidelberg 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 Dresden to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Heidelberg start from R 437. The average price for this train route is around R 956. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Dresden to Heidelberg is 9h 57m, covering a distance of 403 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Dresden to Heidelberg departs at 05:44. And the latest train departs at 18:11.
Which is the best train operator from Dresden to Heidelberg?
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 Dresden to Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Heidelberg?
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 Dresden to Heidelberg?
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 Dresden to Heidelberg was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 505To 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 R 1 505 to R 1 505 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 R 1 505, which is on 2025-12-19.
