London to Dresden by train
Dresden lies 964 km (599 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Germany rail, over roughly 1,176 km (731 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 01067–01465 |
Clocks in Dresden are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 8 h 13 min journey lands 9 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from London to Dresden
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Staying in Dresden
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden. Of the 699 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (470), and 9 are five-star. Across 218 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 477,922 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dresden from London?
964 km (599 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 1,176 km (731 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Dresden by train?
About 8 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Dresden?
Dresden is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Dresden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dresden?
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden, 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.