The average train between Dresden and Leicester takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Leicester station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Dresden to Leicester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Leicester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Dresden to Leicester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Leicester is 1,034.7 km. The road distance is 1,419 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leicester via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 13h 35m.