Dresden to Leicester trains

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The average train between Dresden and Leicester takes 15h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 13m
Duration: 882 mi
Distance: £356
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain

12h 46m

£275–581

Dresden to Leicester train times

Trains run twice daily between Dresden and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 15h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:12 PM → 1:34 PM
Arrives next day
17h 22m • 5 changes
11:12 PM → 3:04 PM
Arrives next day
16h 52m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:05 PM
13h 5m • 5 changes
6:12 AM → 6:09 PM
12h 57m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 8:08 PM
12h 56m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 11:35 PM
14h 23m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:38 AM → 5:05 PM
16h 27m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 7:05 PM
13h 54m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 8:05 PM
12h 53m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 10:35 PM
13h 23m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dresden to Leicester.

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Distance: 881.7 mi
Duration: 15h 13m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leicester via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 12h 46m.

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