The average train between Dresden and Bernburg takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Bernburg. 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 Bernburg. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Bernburg at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Bernburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Bernburg station via Köthen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Dresden to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Book your Dresden to Bernburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Dresden and Bernburg is 161.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köthen 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 2h 3m.