What is the cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €170 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Dresden central station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Essen-Dellwig and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Dresden?

The distance between Bottrop and Dresden is 542 km. The road distance is 546.2 km.

How do I travel from Bottrop to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 19m and costs €60 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Dresden?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Bottrop to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Dresden bus from?

Bottrop to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Dresden train from?

Bottrop to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 19m and costs €60 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Bottrop to Dresden bus arrive?

Bottrop to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Bottrop to Dresden train arrive?

Bottrop to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Dresden is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Bottrop to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Bottrop to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Bottrop to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bottrop to Dresden by bus, train, plane, or car

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Bus, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Oberhausen Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central stationbus 1304 / ...
9h 12m
€43–69
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
7h 19m
€63–485
Drive 546.2 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Dresdencar 546.2 km
5h 3m
€79–114
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 56m
€176–480
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€116–359
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 4m
€45–448

Bottrop to Dresden by train

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Distance: 542.1 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen-Dellwig to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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