The average train between Dresden and Brocken takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Brocken. 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 5 times a day between Dresden and Brocken. 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 Brocken at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Brocken. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Brocken station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Dresden to Brocken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Brocken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brocken station.
The distance between Dresden and Brocken is 231.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Brocken via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Wernigerode Hbf in around 6h 40m.