The cheapest and fastest trains from Košice to Dresden
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€148
Fastest journey
11 h 7 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Košice to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Dresden will cost around €148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Košice to Dresden without transferring at least once.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
EX 616 · EC 122 · R 672 · RB 28020
EX 612 · EC 124 · R 676 · RB 28015
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
EX 616 · EC 122 · R 672 · RB 28020
EX 612 · EC 124 · R 676 · RB 28015
EX 608 · EC 126 · R 680 · RB 28013
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Košice to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Košice to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €261.
Distance: 598 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €481 Average price | €63 Average price |
11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 58m Average total duration 15h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Košice to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Dresden trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 8:42 PM Kosice | 12h43 | 9:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 2:50 AM Kosice | 13h35 | 4:25 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 6:48 AM Kosice | 11h07 | 5:55 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
EX 608 · EC 126 · R 680 · RB 28013 | 7:07 AM Kosice | 11h51 | 6:58 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EX 612 · EC 124 · R 676 · RB 28015 | 9:07 AM Kosice | 11h51 | 8:58 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EX 616 · EC 122 · R 672 · RB 28020 | 11:07 AM Kosice | 11h51 | 10:58 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Košice to Dresden
Trains from Košice to Dresden run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 598 km distance in 11h 43m.
Distance 598 km |
Average train duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 11h 43m |
First train 02:41 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: Regiojet, Deutsche Bahn from Košice to Dresden trainsRegiojet, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Košice and Dresden from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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 Košice to Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice to Dresden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Košice to Dresden
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Staničné námestie.
- Med Malina
- Villa Regia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
- Hotel Yasmin Kosice
- Boutique Hotel Maraton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 2, 4, 6, 9
- 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
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