The average train between Dresden and Lichtenfels takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. 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 3 times a day between Dresden and Lichtenfels. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Lichtenfels at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 5h 22m. 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 Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Coburg, Bahnhof/ ZOB station via Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
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 Coburg, Bahnhof/ ZOB station.
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The distance between Dresden and Lichtenfels is 214.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lichtenfels via Leipzig Hbf and Coburg in around 3h 56m.