The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Antwerp
Cheapest price
€125
Average price
€174
Fastest journey
8 h 57 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Antwerp will cost around €174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €125.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Antwerp without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 2048 · ICE 793 · ICE 14 · IC 4516
ICE 1652 · IC 2430 · ICE 640 · RE 10138
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · RE 10142 · 22624
IC 2048 · ICE 793 · ICE 14 · IC 4516
ICE 1652 · IC 2430 · ICE 640 · RE 10138
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · RE 10142 · 22624Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 651 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€98 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price |
11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Dresden to Antwerp train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1652 · IC 2430 · ICE 640 · RE 10138 | 7:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 10h06 | 5:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 7 transfers | |
IC 2048 · ICE 793 · ICE 14 · IC 4516 | 8:09 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h57 | 5:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 3 transfers | |
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · RE 10142 · 22624 | 8:09 AM Dresden Hbf | 10h07 | 6:16 PM Antwerp-Central | 6 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Antwerp
Distance 651 km |
Average train duration 10h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 57m |
First train 01:10 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: European Sleeper, Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Antwerp trainsEuropean Sleeper, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dresden and Antwerp from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
European Sleeper
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Antwerp

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden to Antwerp
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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