The average train between Munich and Dresden takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 2 hours between Munich and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Dresden at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Munich to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Dresden. However, there are services departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via Nürnberg Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Munich to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Munich and Dresden is 359.5 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 42m.