Book train travel via the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link or call (877) RAIL PASS to buy moderately priced Rail Passes.
Book affordable city-to-city train fare from Dresden to Munich via the German Railways Web site. See the Resources section below for a link or call 011 (+49) 1805 996633.
Consider booking an overnight train for a luxurious, fast and restful trip. Even the fast trains take almost six hours to get to Munich.
Devise your train trip. The German Railways online booking system outlines the different fee structures for city-to-city passes.
Book a Eurail Rail Pass to take advantage of extended travel throughout Germany and other parts of Europe. Your Eurail Rail Pass is valid between German cities and also on local trains, too.
Check that you are at the right Dresden station since there are two: the central station and Dresden-Neustadt.
Park it. If you don't have a reserved seat on the train and you're scrambling to find a place to sit, avoid the seats that have cards on them saying Reserviert--reserved.