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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dresden is to train and bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 8h 42m and costs €240 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Calais to Dresden?

The distance between Calais and Dresden is 1104 km. The road distance is 933.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 43m and costs €190 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Calais to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dresden train from?

Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.

Where does the Calais to Dresden train arrive?

Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dresden is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Calais to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Dresden.

Calais to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Dresden by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
11h 43m
€193–733
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Dresden central stationbus N367
17h 59m
€93–155
Drive 933.8 km
1. Drive from Calais to Dresdencar 933.8 km
8h 54m
€146–211
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BRU - DRS
9h
€183–445
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
15h 4m
€192–746
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 59m
€150–459
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
8h 42m
€241–669
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
4. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 41m
€144–413
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CRL - PRG
4. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 58m
€112–411
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CDG - PRG
4. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 50m
€141–402

Calais to Dresden by train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,103.8 km
Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 43m.

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