The average train between Calais and Dresden takes 18h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Dresden at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 18h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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22h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Dresden station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Calais to Dresden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Dresden is 830.6 km. The road distance is 1,104 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 42m.