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Train Dresden → Berlin

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 Dresden to Berlin

An important rail connection: The train connection from Dresden to Berlin is one of the important Intercity routes 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. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

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 Dresden to Berlin 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 Dresden to Berlin?

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

How many trains run daily from Dresden to Berlin?

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

What is the route from Dresden to Berlin?

The direct connection covers 166 km.

More interesting connections

Dresden → Chemnitz
0h 58m73 km
Dresden → Görlitz
1h 25m88 km
Berlin Ostbahnhof → Berlin
7m4 km
München → Berlin
3h 55m504 km
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Return journey

Berlin Dresden

More connections

Dresden → Chemnitz0h 58mDresden → Görlitz1h 25mDresden → Leipzig1h 08mDresden → Prag (CZ)2h 25mBerlin Ostbahnhof → Berlin7mMünchen → Berlin3h 55mHamburg → Berlin1h 47m
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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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