The average train between Leipzig and Dresden takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leipzig 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 every 30 minutes between Leipzig and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Dresden at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Dresden station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
Leipzig to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Dresden is 100.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.
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