There are 5 ways to get from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
1h 39m€8–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Berlin to Dresden190.4 km
3h 1m€7–14Bus via S Südkreuz Bhf
- Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
3h 12m€12–29Drive 194.2 km
- Drive from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbfcar 194.2 km
1h 58m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin Central Station to Dresden central stationbus 170 / ...
3h 33m€17–26
Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to rideshare which costs €7 - €14 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €8 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Central Station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Berlin Hbf and Dresden Hbf is 183 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.
The best way to get from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €8 - €70.
The train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.
Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €8 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via S Südkreuz Bhf, which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Berlin Hbf, Germany and Dresden Hbf, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dresden central station hourly. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m. RegioJet also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- Snälltåget
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Central Station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Berlin to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf is 194 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf.
Book your Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Book your Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2106+ hotels available in Dresden Hbf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin Hbf and Dresden Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.