The average train between Dresden and Schengen takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Schengen. 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 every 4 hours between Dresden and Schengen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Schengen at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Schengen? 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 Dresden to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Schengen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Dresden to Schengen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Schengen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Perl station.
Book your Dresden to Schengen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Schengen is 552.4 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Perl via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 39m.