The average train between Aachen and Dresden takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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 every 4 hours between Aachen and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Dresden station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Aachen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Dresden is 537.3 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 8h 15m.