The average train between Munich and Dresden takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. 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 3 hours between Munich and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Dresden at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Dresden station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
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.
Book your Munich to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Dresden is 359.5 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 27m.