The average train between Dresden and Aachen takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Aachen. 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 Dresden and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Aachen at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Aachen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Dresden to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Aachen is 537.3 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 7h 57m.