Wałbrzych to Dresden by train
Dresden lies 181 km (113 mi) west of Wałbrzych, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Poland and Germany rail, over roughly 221 km (137 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Wałbrzych | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Germany |
| Population | 127,431 | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Wałbrzych Główny train station, Wałbrzych Szczawienko train station, Wałbrzych Miasto train station | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station |
| Postal codes | 58-206–59-304 | 01067–01465 |
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from Poland into Germany: money changes from the Zloty 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 Wałbrzych 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 Wałbrzych?
181 km (113 mi) in a straight line, west of Wałbrzych; by road roughly 221 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wałbrzych to Dresden by train?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wałbrzych 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.