Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Trains

Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Dresden takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration: 628 km
Distance: €127
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50

6h 28m

€103–229

Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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