Prague to Dresden by train
Dresden lies 117 km (73 mi) north-west of Prague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Czechia and Germany rail, over roughly 143 km (89 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Prague | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Praha-Žvahov, Praha-Čakovice railway station, Praha-Horní Počernice | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from Czechia into Germany: money changes from the Koruna to the Euro (EUR); 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 Prague 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 Prague?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Prague; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Prague to Dresden by train?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prague 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.