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Train Berlin → Dresden

Schedule & travel time

1h 27m 166 km 24 trains/day
EC IC

Route overview

1h 27m

Fastest time

1h 40m

Avg. duration

166

Kilometers

24

Trains per day

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By train from Berlin to Dresden

An important rail connection: The train connection from Berlin to Dresden is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the EC you reach your destination in just 1h 27m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 166 kilometers and is served by about 24 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Ausbau Dresdner Bahn läuft

Route highlights

  • EC-Verbindung
  • Elbtalautobahnparallele
  • Kunst- und Kulturstädte
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Available train types

This route is served by EC, IC.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Berlin to Dresden saves you about 30 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Dresden?

The fastest connection from Berlin to Dresden takes 1h 27m. The average travel time is 1h 40m.

How many trains run daily from Berlin to Dresden?

About 24 trains run daily on the Berlin - Dresden route. Train types include EC, IC.

What is the route from Berlin to Dresden?

The direct connection covers 166 km.

More interesting connections

Berlin → München
3h 55m504 km
Berlin → Hamburg
1h 47m253 km
Leipzig → Dresden
1h 6m120 km
Chemnitz → Dresden
0h 59m73 km
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Return journey

Dresden Berlin

More connections

Berlin → München3h 55mBerlin → Hamburg1h 47mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mBerlin → Köln3h 59mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mChemnitz → Dresden0h 59mGörlitz → Dresden1h 25m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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