The average train between Dresden and Žatec takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Žatec. 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 4 times a day between Dresden and Žatec. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Žatec at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Žatec. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zatec station via Děčín hlavní nádraží station and Most station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Dresden to Žatec train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Žatec train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zatec station.
The distance between Dresden and Žatec is 81.6 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zatec via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and Most in around 3h 28m.