The average train between Weimar and Dresden takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Weimar 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 hourly between Weimar and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Weimar is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Dresden at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Weimar 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 Weimar to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Dresden station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Weimar to Dresden train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Dresden train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Weimar to Dresden train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Weimar and Dresden is 168.7 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Weimar to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 43m.