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Dresden to Heilbronn by train
The journey from Dresden to Heilbronn by train is 386.34 km and takes 7 hrs 10 mins. There are 18 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:47 am and the last at 9:18 pm. It is possible to travel from Dresden to Heilbronn by train for as little as $99.86 or as much as $200.20. The best price for this journey is $99.86.
| Lowest Price | $99.86 |
| Journey Duration | 7 hrs 10 mins |
| Connection per Day | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart 18 |
| Lowest Price | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart $99.86 |
| Highest Price | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart $200.20 |
| First Departure | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart 4:47 am |
| Last Departure | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart 9:18 pm |
| Distance | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart 386.34 km |
| Departure | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart Dresden |
| Arrival | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart Heilbronn |
| Carriers | Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE), SWEG Bahn Stuttgart |
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Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Heilbronn
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Dresden to Heilbronn.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Dresden to Heilbronn, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Dresden to Heilbronn.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book Dresden to Heilbronn travel
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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Dresden to Heilbronn
The cheapest Dresden - Heilbronn train tickets can be found for as low as $38.00 if you’re lucky, or $61.16 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $105.85.
Find the best day to travel to Heilbronn by train
When travelling to Heilbronn by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Carriers on this route
Find out more about the carriers on this route.
Eurocity (EC) trains are specifically designed for short and long-distance travel, connecting major cities in various European countries as part of the extensive international train services. Eurocity (EC) trains are operated by a range of national railway companies across Europe, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), SNCF (France), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). The Eurocity (EC) service offers regular schedules and convenient connections between prominent cities like Paris, Berlin, Milan, and Vienna.
Flixtrain is a European low-cost passenger rail service that offers affordable and comfortable train travel to various destinations across Germany. It is owned and operated by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus, which is a popular bus transportation service in Europe. Flixtrain operates on several routes, including Berlin to Stuttgart, Berlin to Cologne, and Hamburg to Cologne, among others.
Express InterCity is a type of train service that operates in many countries around the world. It is designed to provide fast and efficient transportation between major cities, with limited stops along the way. Express InterCity trains typically offer amenities such as comfortable seating, air conditioning, and onboard food and beverage service. They may also have first-class or business-class seating options for passengers who want extra comfort and amenities. Express InterCity trains are often a popular choice for business travelers, tourists, and commuters who need to travel between cities quickly and conveniently.
While not as swift as the high-speed ICE trains, Deutsche Bahn’s InterCity trains boast speeds up to 200km/h, offering spacious carriages and dining options. Operating across numerous German routes, such as Cologne-Hamburg, these trains also extend to international destinations, including Amsterdam and Luxembourg. Some routes even feature double-deck trains.
Ticket types and facilities from Dresden to Heilbronn
Compare the different ticket types and the facilities provided by EuroCity, FlixTrain and DB - InterCity Express (ICE) when traveling from Dresden to Heilbronn.
Second Class
With Deutsche Bahn's Eurocity trains, a second-class ticket guarantees you a more affordable journey. Throughout your trip, you can access basic facilities like electrical outlets, air conditioning, and a bar carriage.
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Bicycle First Class
If you wish to elevate your travel experience in a quieter place with additional services such as adjustable seats, more legroom, catering service, and seat selection, you can opt for the first-class tickets on Deutsche Bahn's Eurocity trains. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Standard
A standard ticket on FlixTrain is a regular ticket / second class ticket. Flixtrain standard ticket offers you a comfortable seat, guaranteed Wi-Fi, access to power outlets, and one carry-on and one checked luggage with size restrictions. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Bicycle Second Class
Deutshce Bahn's second class ensures a comfortable journey with standard seating arrangements with free Wi-Fi, power socket, and. Second class passengers can buy food and drinks from the bar/bistro car or restaurant car. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle First Class
First Class travel with Deutsche Bahn provides a luxurious experience with comfortable seats and many amenities such as spacious seating with personalized on-seat service and exclusive lounge access at major stations. First-class passengers can have their orders delivered to their seats, but if you do not want to wait, you can also dine in the restaurant car or buy food and drinks from the bar/bistro car. WiFi 
Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Second Class
On SBB Intercity trains, in addition to basic amenities for Second Class ticket, there's a Family Zone specially designed to offer comfort for families with children. If you get hungry during the journey, you can enjoy tasty meals in the restaurant carriage. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle First Class
On Deutsche Bahn IC trains, if you have a Flexpreis First Class ticket in addition to the standard second class offerings, you can access Fast Track and DB lounges at some German stations for free and enjoy the complimentary refreshments. Plus, experience a quieter travel environment and savor the view.
WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Facility Description
Find out more about the different facilities available onboard with each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Power sockets DB's EC trains feature recently updated coaches equipped with power sockets. Power sockets 
DB's EC trains feature recently updated coaches equipped with power sockets.
WiFi Deutsche Bahn is progressively adding free WiFi to their EC trains. WiFi Deutsche Bahn is progressively adding free WiFi to their EC trains.
Luggage On DB Eurocity trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors. Luggage On DB Eurocity trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.
Accessibility The Mobility Service assists with boarding, disembarking, and train transitions. Additionally, the staff is ready to address any inquiries or provide support to ensure a smooth journey. Accessibility The Mobility Service assists with boarding, disembarking, and train transitions. Additionally, the staff is ready to address any inquiries or provide support to ensure a smooth journey.
Food and drink On EC trains, dine in the onboard restaurant or grab a quick bite from the bistro. First Class passengers receive complimentary meals at their seat. DB provides diverse, locally-sourced food options, including vegetarian and vegan choices. Food and drink On EC trains, dine in the onboard restaurant or grab a quick bite from the bistro. First Class passengers receive complimentary meals at their seat. DB provides diverse, locally-sourced food options, including vegetarian and vegan choices.
Air conditioning DB's EC trains now boast modernized carriages with air conditioning. Air conditioning DB's EC trains now boast modernized carriages with air conditioning.
WiFi Connect effortlessly on FlixTrain and enjoy free WiFi, whether you're catching up on work, chatting, or simply browsing. WiFi Connect effortlessly on FlixTrain and enjoy free WiFi, whether you're catching up on work, chatting, or simply browsing.
Power sockets Keep your devices charged and ready. FlixTrain seats come equipped with power sockets and USB outlets. Power sockets Keep your devices charged and ready. FlixTrain seats come equipped with power sockets and USB outlets.
Luggage For your safety and the comfort of everyone on board, FlixBus permits you to bring one carry-on bag that should fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. You're also allowed one checked bag, but make sure you can load and unload it by yourself and store it in the overhead space or under your seat. Kindly ensure your luggage isn't bulky or poses a risk to others. Remember, it's up to you to keep track of your belongings during the trip. Luggage For your safety and the comfort of everyone on board, FlixBus permits you to bring one carry-on bag that should fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. You're also allowed one checked bag, but make sure you can load and unload it by yourself and store it in the overhead space or under your seat. Kindly ensure your luggage isn't bulky or poses a risk to others. Remember, it's up to you to keep track of your belongings during the trip.
Accessibility FlixTrain prioritizes comfort for all. Passengers with mobility concerns can book designated seats and utilize complimentary transportation for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids. Reach out to FlixTrain for any assistance required. Accessibility FlixTrain prioritizes comfort for all. Passengers with mobility concerns can book designated seats and utilize complimentary transportation for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids. Reach out to FlixTrain for any assistance required.
Food and drink While FlixTrain doesn't offer onboard catering, you're welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages. Food and drink While FlixTrain doesn't offer onboard catering, you're welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages.
Bicycle With FlixTrain, you can pack an extra piece of luggage, but it's a good idea to book early since train space is limited. Got sports equipment or a big musical instrument? They're welcome too, though an extra fee might apply. If you're cycling around, you can park your bike in specific areas for just 9 Euro, but ensure it's standard-sized and free of extra attachments. Remember to reserve a spot for your bike early, as space fills up fast Bicycle With FlixTrain, you can pack an extra piece of luggage, but it's a good idea to book early since train space is limited. Got sports equipment or a big musical instrument? They're welcome too, though an extra fee might apply. If you're cycling around, you can park your bike in specific areas for just 9 Euro, but ensure it's standard-sized and free of extra attachments. Remember to reserve a spot for your bike early, as space fills up fast
WiFi On ICE trains, enjoy free WiFi and access the ICE portal for movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and reading material. WiFi On ICE trains, enjoy free WiFi and access the ICE portal for movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and reading material.
Quiet zone Seek tranquillity on ICE Frankfurt in Coach 21 (second class) and Coach 28/29 (first class). On ICE 104/105 Basel, it's Coach 31 (second class) and Coach 38/39 (first class). Quiet zone Seek tranquillity on ICE Frankfurt in Coach 21 (second class) and Coach 28/29 (first class). On ICE 104/105 Basel, it's Coach 31 (second class) and Coach 38/39 (first class).
Power sockets Stay charged with a power socket available for every two seats on the train. Power sockets Stay charged with a power socket available for every two seats on the train.
Luggage On ICE-trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors. Luggage On ICE-trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.
Accessibility For assistance in boarding, changing trains, or other queries, reach out to DB’s Mobility Service. The staff is always ready to assist and ensure a smooth journey. Accessibility For assistance in boarding, changing trains, or other queries, reach out to DB’s Mobility Service. The staff is always ready to assist and ensure a smooth journey.
Food and drink With ICE, choose between a full menu at the onboard restaurant or quick snacks at the bistro. For First Class passengers, complimentary food and drinks are served directly to your seat. DB's diverse menu, updated quarterly, features local and vegetarian/vegan options. Food and drink With ICE, choose between a full menu at the onboard restaurant or quick snacks at the bistro. For First Class passengers, complimentary food and drinks are served directly to your seat. DB's diverse menu, updated quarterly, features local and vegetarian/vegan options.
Air conditioning ICE trains not only offer air conditioning but are also innovating with eco-friendly systems that both cool and heat using natural refrigerants. Air conditioning ICE trains not only offer air conditioning but are also innovating with eco-friendly systems that both cool and heat using natural refrigerants.
Bicycle On Deutsche Bahn trains, make sure it's disassembled and snugly packed in a case or cover with your name labeled on it, and you can bring it on board for free. You're also allowed one regular and one hand luggage item. Just ensure your bike doesn't get in the way of other travelers or block aisles.
Note: Special bikes aren't permitted, but if you're an international traveler, there's no need to worry about peak-time restrictions. Bicycle On Deutsche Bahn trains, make sure it's disassembled and snugly packed in a case or cover with your name labeled on it, and you can bring it on board for free. You're also allowed one regular and one hand luggage item. Just ensure your bike doesn't get in the way of other travelers or block aisles.
Note: Special bikes aren't permitted, but if you're an international traveler, there's no need to worry about peak-time restrictions.
WiFi Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service. WiFi Deutsche Bahn is rolling out free WiFi on their IC trains, with some already offering the service.
Power sockets All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains. Power sockets All seats in both classes have power sockets on DB IC trains.
Luggage On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors. Luggage On IC trains, you can bring any amount of luggage without restrictions. Store small bags either in the overhead racks or beneath your seats. For bigger luggage items, use the racks found in the compartments or close to the exterior doors.
Accessibility Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.
Accessibility Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service provides assistance for boarding, disembarking, and train transfers. Staff are on hand to address questions and ensure a smooth trip.
Food and drink On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices. Food and drink On the DB IC trains, there's a restaurant for meals or a bistro for snacks. You can eat at the bistro or in your seat. First Class passengers get free food at their seat. The menu changes but always has local food, including vegetarian and vegan choices.
Air conditioning Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections. Air conditioning Intercity trains have air-conditioned sections.
Bicycle For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere. Bicycle For IC trains, a ticket and reservation are required for bicycles, with the reservation cost included. Bikes are typically stored in second class carriages, though your seat may be elsewhere.
Services on board DB - Intercity, EuroCity and FlixTrain from Dresden to Heilbronn
Compare services on board when travelling from Dresden to Heilbronn by train.
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Dresden to Heilbronn CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
27.04kg
Bus
28.98kg
Flight
77.27kg
Car
61.81kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Dresden to Heilbronn by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Dresden and Heilbronn are 27.04kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Dresden and Heilbronn? By taking the train between Dresden and Heilbronn you will save 50.23kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.94kg compared to a bus and 34.77kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Dresden to Heilbronn?
A train ticket from Dresden to Heilbronn is $165.28. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $99.86.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Dresden to Heilbronn?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Dresden to Heilbronn is $99.86. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Dresden and Heilbronn by train?
Dresden to Heilbronn is 386.34 km.
How long does the train between Dresden and Heilbronn take?
Dresden to Heilbronn is on average 7 hrs 10 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hrs 46 mins.
Which companies operate from Dresden to Heilbronn?
The train journey from Dresden to Heilbronn is covered by 5 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg, DB - Intercity, EuroCity, FlixTrain, DB - InterCity Express (ICE) and SWEG Bahn Stuttgart.
How many train connections per day go from Dresden to Heilbronn?
Dresden to Heilbronn has 18 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Dresden to Heilbronn leave?
The earliest train from Dresden to Heilbronn departs at 4:47 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Dresden to Heilbronn depart?
The latest train from Dresden to Heilbronn departs at 9:18 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Dresden to Heilbronn in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $99.86 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Dresden to Heilbronn by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Dresden and Heilbronn is 5 hrs 46 mins.
Is there a direct train from Dresden to Heilbronn?
Yes, there is a direct train between Dresden and Heilbronn.
What are the CO2 emissions for Dresden to Heilbronn by train?
The train journey from Dresden to Heilbronn creates 27.04kg of CO2 emissions.