The average train between Dresden and Mannheim takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Mannheim. 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 Mannheim. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Mannheim at 3:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Mannheim. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Mannheim station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Dresden to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dresden to Mannheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and LEO Express.
The distance between Dresden and Mannheim is 412.8 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 37m.