How much is the train ticket from Hanover to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Dresden start from R 328. The average price for this train route is around R 1 292. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hanover to Dresden?

The average train journey time from Hanover to Dresden is 4h 23m, covering a distance of 313 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 16m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Hanover 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 Hanover to Dresden?

The earliest train from Hanover to Dresden departs at 06:09. And the latest train departs at 22:31.

Which is the best train operator from Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover to Dresden from R 613 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Hanover to Dresden on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 55m	23:39	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 46m	23:30	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
InterCity + Regional-Express	Train	13:33	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	5h	18:33	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + InterCity	Train	14:27	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h	18:27	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train	Train	21:26	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	9h 40m	07:06	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Dresden on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Regional-Express	Train	19:36	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	5h 9m	00:45	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + InterCity	Train	14:27	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h	18:27	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	Train	06:36	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 4m	10:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	08:04	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 23m	12:27	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train	Train	21:26	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	9h 40m	07:06	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Dresden on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 24m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 16m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	08:20	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 7m	12:27	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Train	08:37	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 2m	12:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	08:20	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 7m	12:27	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Dresden on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:37	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 2m	10:39	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 16m	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
	Train	19:44	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 24m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	06:09	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 18m	10:27	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Train	06:37	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 2m	10:39	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hanover 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 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 407, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

313 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 414 - R 1 370	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 328 - R 4 767	Average duration4h 23m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 407 - R 840	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hanover and Dresden?

Hanover

A
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade 54, 30159 Hannover, Germany
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B
Hannover ZOB
Rundestraße 8, 30161 Hannover, Germany
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C
Hannover
Rundestraße 12, 30161 Hannover, Germany
D
Hannover-Vinnhorst
Alt Vinnhorst 68, 30419 Hannover, Germany
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E
Hannover-Ledeburg
Hannover-Ledeburg, 30419 Hannover, Germany
F
Hannover-Leinhausen
Hannover-Leinhausen, 30419 Hannover, Germany

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511 583 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Dresden start from R 328. The average price for this train route is around R 1 292. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hanover to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Hanover to Dresden is 4h 23m, covering a distance of 313 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 16m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Hanover 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 Hanover to Dresden?
The earliest train from Hanover to Dresden departs at 06:09. And the latest train departs at 22:31.
Which is the best train operator from Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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

10/12

R 1 237

11/12

R 705

Today

R 686

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R 1 456

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R 726

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The cheapest trip from Hanover to Dresden was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 686

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hanover to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 686 to R 3 306 for a train ticket from Hanover to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 726, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.