The average train between Bristol and Dresden takes 18h 19m and the fastest train takes 14h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Dresden at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Dresden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.
Bristol to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bristol to Dresden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Dresden is 1,135.4 km. The road distance is 1,466 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 14h 41m.