Budapest to Dresden by train
Dresden lies 551 km (342 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Germany rail, over roughly 672 km (418 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 01067–01465 |
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); 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 Budapest 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 Budapest?
551 km (342 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 672 km (418 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Dresden by train?
About 5 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Dresden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.