The average train between Stuttgart and Dresden takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 2:58 PM which arrives into Dresden at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Dresden station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Stuttgart to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Stuttgart to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stuttgart and Dresden is 412.5 km. The road distance is 675 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 30m.