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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 | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Dresden Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Dresden Hbf | Fastest | ||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Dresden Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Erlangen to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 943, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erlangen and Dresden?
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Erlangen to Dresden start from R 1 009. The average price for this train route is around R 2 011. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erlangen to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Erlangen to Dresden is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 252 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Erlangen to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Erlangen to Dresden?
The earliest train from Erlangen to Dresden departs at 06:47. And the latest train departs at 21:37.
Which is the best train operator from Erlangen 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 Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Dresden was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 954To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erlangen to Dresden as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 954 to R 2 828 for a train ticket from Erlangen to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 954, which is on 2025-12-12.
