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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Dresden
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€150
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden will cost around €150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Dresden without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Stuttgart to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €413.
Distance: 413 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€111 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €432 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Dresden trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 694 · ICE 994 · IC 2445 | On time 5:50 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h50 | 11:40 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 772 · ICE 1557 | On time 6:24 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h16 | 12:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 374 · ICE 1557 | Delayed 6:54 AM 6:51 AMStuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 12:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 692 · ICE 992 · IC 2443 | On time 7:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h48 | 1:39 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 770 · ICE 1559 | On time 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h17 | 2:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 372 · ICE 1559 | Delayed 8:54 AM 8:51 AMStuttgart Hbf | 5h49 | 2:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Dresden
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Trains from Stuttgart to Dresden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart and Dresden from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Stuttgart to Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.
When departing from Stuttgart, you have various train station options to start your route from including Stuttgart Hbf, Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe and Stuttgart Hbf (tief). When arriving in Dresden, you can end your route in train stations like Dresden Hbf, Dresden-Neustadt station and Dresden Flughafen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Stuttgart Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dresden Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Dresden
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Dolce Cafe Bar
- Höhencafe Killesberg
- Distelfarm
- McDonald's
- Messehotel Europe
- Ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
- Alpha
- B&B Hotel
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Estancia Steakhouse Klotzsche
- Thien-Cung-Bistro
- Pizza Iboli
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
- Hotel Kaden
- Novum Hotel Dresden Airport
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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