The average train between Reading and Dresden takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 5 times a day between Reading and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Dresden at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Dresden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
Reading to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Reading to Dresden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Dresden is 1,023 km. The road distance is 1,322 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 13h 25m.