The average train between Dresden and Apolda takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden to Apolda. 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 hourly between Dresden and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Apolda station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Dresden to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Naumburg(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Apolda is 155.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Apolda via Leipzig Hbf and Naumburg(Saale)Hbf in around 2h 39m.