Dresden to Poznań by train
Poznań lies 267 km (166 mi) north-east of Dresden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Poland rail, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dresden | Poznań | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 564,904 | 536,151 |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station | Poznań Główny, Poznań Antoninek, Poznań Wschód |
| Postal codes | 01067–01465 | 21-413–61-897 |
What changes when you arrive in Poznań
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Dresden to Poznań
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Staying in Poznań
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (327), and 2 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 265,649 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Poznań from Dresden?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dresden; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Poznań by train?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dresden and Poznań?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Poznań?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Poznań?
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.