The average train between Dresden and Lichtenfels takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Lichtenfels. 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 3 hours between Dresden and Lichtenfels. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Lichtenfels at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lichtenfels. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Lichtenfels station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Dresden to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Dresden to Lichtenfels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and LEO Express.
The distance between Dresden and Lichtenfels is 214.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lichtenfels via Erfurt Hbf and Bamberg in around 3h 50m.