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Train Kiel → Dresden

Schedule & travel time

2h 26m 150 km 20 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 26m

Fastest time

2h 55m

Avg. duration

150

Kilometers

20

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Dresden

An important rail connection: The train connection from Kiel to Dresden is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 26m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 150 kilometers and is served by about 20 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kiel to Dresden saves you about 17 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 Kiel to Dresden?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Dresden takes 2h 26m. The average travel time is 2h 55m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Dresden?

About 20 trains run daily on the Kiel - Dresden route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Kiel to Dresden?

The direct connection covers 150 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Berlin → Dresden
1h 27m166 km
Leipzig → Dresden
1h 6m120 km
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Return journey

Dresden Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mBerlin → Dresden1h 27mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mChemnitz → Dresden0h 59m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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