The average train between Milan and Dresden takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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.
Trains run twice daily between Milan and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Dresden station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Milan to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Milan to Dresden train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Milan and Dresden is 706.3 km. The road distance is 1,184 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 13h 14m.