The average train between Chester and Dresden takes 18h 33m and the fastest train takes 14h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 4 times a day between Chester and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Dresden at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Dresden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
Chester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chester to Dresden train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Chester and Dresden is 1,157.2 km. The road distance is 1,548 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 14h 46m.