Train Basel to Dresden from €249 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Dresden takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

9h 21m
Duration: 817 km
Distance: €249
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...

8h 16m

€145–610

Basel to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

3:55 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 2 changes
11:27 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
12h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:46 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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