The average train between Weimar and Dresden takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Weimar 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 3 hours between Weimar and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Weimar is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Dresden station via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Weimar to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Weimar to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Weimar and Dresden is 168.7 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.