The average train between Rotterdam and Dresden takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 4 hours between Rotterdam and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Dresden at 2:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Dresden station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Rotterdam to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Dresden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Rotterdam and Dresden is 647.9 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 37m.