Cheapest€22.73
- FlixBus FB280106:507h13:50Mannheim ZOBDresden Bayrische Strasse
Door to door 7h 44mCO2 12.8 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Mannheim to Dresden costs €22.73 at the cheapest and takes 3h 59m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 7 operators. The route covers 475 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 475 km
- Fastest
- 3h 59m
- Average
- 6h 5m
- Services per day
- 18
- Cheapest
- €22.73
- CO2 per passenger
- 14.0 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 28, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 4h 6m | 3h 22m | 44m | €32.23 | 15.7 kg | 10 |
| Coach | 7h 12m | 6h 28m | 44m | €23.83 | 12.8 kg | 8 |
- 4h 6mFastest, by Train
- €23.83Cheapest, by Coach
- 12.8 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 475 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 28, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€53.69
- European Sleeper ES651606:263h 22m09:48Mannheim HbfDresden Hauptbahnhof
Door to door 4h 6mCO2 15.7 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
| Operator | Service | Departs | Arrives | Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 374 | 08:43 | 13:38 | 4h 59m |
| FlixBus-eu2 changes | FlixBus N3205 | 08:50 | 14:55 | 6h 19m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG3 changes | ICE 74 | 09:10 | 14:55 | 5h 53m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 690 | 10:13 | 16:31 | 6h 18m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 372 | 10:41 | 15:38 | 5h 1m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 598 | 11:30 | 17:38 | 6h 8m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG2 changes | ICE 598 | 11:30 | 16:39 | 5h 9m |
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Mannheim to Dresden | ThuSep 10 | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €50.78 | €46.38 | €39.78 | €40.33 | €32.63 | €30.98 | €29.88 | €38.68 | €33.73 | €32.08 | €29.88 | €27.13 | €28.23 | €23.83 |
| Train | €67.99 | €64.69 | €45.99 | €45.99 | €48.74 | €45.43 | €40.48 | €43.79 | €39.38 | €49.83 | €44.88 | €43.23 | €39.93 | €32.23 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-28 · €22.73
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When to book Mannheim to Dresden
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €21.6390 days
- €19.9860 days
- €22.7345 days
- €22.1830 days
- €24.3821 days
- €23.8314 days
- €29.887 days
- €39.783 days
- €50.781 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €19.98.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 154 percent. The most expensive point is €50.78, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €29.88Sun
- €27.13Mon
- €28.23Tue
- €24.38Wed
- €38.68Thu
- €33.73Fri
- €32.08Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €30.98Sep
- €23.83Oct
- €22.73Nov
- €22.18Dec
- €22.18Jan
- €18.33Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- Direct or connecting
- 78% of the services we sell on this corridor run through without a change. The remaining 22% involve one connection.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 475 km against 413 km in a straight line, a detour of 15 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- Where the change is
- Connections are made at Erfurt, Chemnitz, Würzburg, Darmstadt. The gap between arriving and leaving is 52 minutes, of which about 5 is walking.
- If the connection is missed
- The tightest connection we sell here has a 18 percent chance of not being made on the timetable alone. Part of this journey is a self transfer between separate tickets, so leave more time than the minimum and expect to check in again.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Mannheim at 06:26 and the last at 14:48, across 10 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Mannheim
Rail
- Mannheim Hbf
- Mannheim-Seckenheim
- Mannheim-Pfingstberg
Bus
- Mannheim ZOB
- Berliner Platz
Ferry
- Mannheim 1
- Gondoletta
Dresden
Rail
- Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Dresden Hbf
- Dresden-Neustadt Gbf
Bus
- Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Radeberg, Bahnhof
Air
- DRS
Ferry
- Niederpoyritz
- Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt
Landing at DRS after the trains have stopped is the case this solves. We do not run cars.
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Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlaBlaCar | €24.38 | 6h 59m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 bodo Verkehrsverbund | €23.83 | 7h | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 DB Fernverkehr | €54.79 | 3h 59m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 European Sleeper | €53.69 | 3h 59m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Sleeper berths, Wi-Fi |
 FlixBus | €22.73 | 6h 58m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Nmbs/sncb | €54.24 | 3h 59m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 NVBW | €25.48 | 6h 57m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €17.50 | 77% |
| Taxes | €1.75 | 8% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 7% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 9% |
| Total you pay | €22.73 | 100% |
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Questions about Mannheim to Dresden
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Dresden?
The fastest journey from Mannheim to Dresden takes 3h 59m door to door, of which 3h 22m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 6h 5m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Mannheim to Dresden?
The cheapest fare from Mannheim to Dresden is €22.73, checked on September 28, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €49.13. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Dresden?
The cheapest way from Mannheim to Dresden is by Coach, at €23.83 for one passenger on September 28, 2026. That journey takes 7h 12m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Dresden?
The fastest way from Mannheim to Dresden is by Train, at 4h 6m door to door. Only 3h 22m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €32.23.
When should I book Mannheim to Dresden?
Fares from Mannheim to Dresden bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €19.98. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 154 percent, measured on September 28, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Mannheim to Dresden?
Wednesday is the cheapest day to depart from Mannheim to Dresden, at €24.38. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 28, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Mannheim to Dresden?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Mannheim to Dresden, at €18.33 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Mannheim to Dresden?
7 operators sell services from Mannheim to Dresden across 2 modes: BlaBlaCar, bodo Verkehrsverbund, DB Fernverkehr, European Sleeper, FlixBus, Nmbs/sncb. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Mannheim to Dresden?
78 percent of the services we sell from Mannheim to Dresden are direct. The rest connect at Erfurt, Chemnitz, Würzburg, Darmstadt, with about 52 minutes between the two services. Both legs are sold on one booking, so a missed connection is rebooked at no charge.
How much CO2 does the journey from Mannheim to Dresden produce?
Traveling from Mannheim to Dresden by Coach produces about 12.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 15.7 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Mannheim to Dresden use?
Services from Mannheim to Dresden by Train leave from Mannheim Hbf and arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Mannheim to Dresden?
7 of the 7 operators we sell from Mannheim to Dresden allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Mannheim to Dresden on September 9, 2026: 475 km of route against 413 km in a straight line, 18 services a day, 7 operators, a cheapest fare of €22.73, and 3h 59m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
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