What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Elster and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Elster to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bad Elster, Rosengarten and arriving at Dresden central station via Plauen station Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Elster and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Elster to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Adorf(Vogtl) and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Bad Elster to Dresden?

The distance between Bad Elster and Dresden is 222 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.

How do I travel from Bad Elster to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bad Elster to Dresden?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Bad Elster to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Elster to Dresden bus from?

Bad Elster to Dresden bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Vogtland, depart from Bad Elster, Rosengarten station.

Where do I catch the Bad Elster to Dresden train from?

Bad Elster to Dresden train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Adorf(Vogtl) station.

Train or bus from Bad Elster to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bad Elster to Dresden is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Bad Elster to Dresden bus arrive?

Bad Elster to Dresden bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Vogtland, arrive at Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte station.

Where does the Bad Elster to Dresden train arrive?

Bad Elster to Dresden train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Elster to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Elster to Dresden is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Bad Elster to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Dresden.

Bad Elster to Dresden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bad Elster to Dresden by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Plauen, Busbahnhofbus 92
2. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
3h 42m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Adorf(Vogtl) to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
4h 10m
€30–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Plauen, Bahnhof Mittebus 92
2. Take the bus from Plauen station Mitte to Dresden central stationbus 1304A
4h 25m
Drive 171.4 km
1. Drive from Bad Elster to Dresdencar 171.4 km
1h 46m
€31–45

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Bad Elster, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Dresden central station via Plauen station Mitte in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Dresden Hbf via Adorf, Bahnhof, Adorf(Vogtl), and Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf in around 4h 10m.

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