The average train between Ptuj and Dresden takes 16h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ptuj 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 Ptuj and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Ptuj is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Dresden at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Maribor and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 22m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ptuj 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 Ptuj to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Ptuj station and arriving at Dresden station via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
Ptuj to Dresden train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.
Ptuj to Dresden train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Book your Ptuj to Dresden train tickets online with Slovenske železnice (SŽ), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ptuj and Dresden is 538.1 km. The road distance is 898 km.
You can take a train from Ptuj to Dresden Hbf via Maribor, Graz Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 13h 56m.