The average train between Žilina and Dresden takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Žilina and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žilina is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Dresden station via Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Žilina to Dresden train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Dresden train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Book your Žilina to Dresden train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), LE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Žilina and Dresden is 410.2 km. The road distance is 641 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Dresden Hbf via Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 24m.