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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Dresden is 512 km. The road distance is 566.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Dresden bus from?

Düsseldorf to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €550 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Düsseldorf to Dresden train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Dresden is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Düsseldorf to Dresden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

Book your Düsseldorf to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Düsseldorf to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Düsseldorf and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden by plane, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2h 57m
€125–371
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Düsseldorf to Dresdenrideshare 568.4 km
5h 53m
€19–35
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51
6h 27m
€120–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Dresden central stationbus N23 / ...
8h 40m
€45–80
Drive 566.8 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Dresdencar 566.8 km
5h 10m
€80–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h
€156–447
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 Bahnhof Neustadttrain
4h 55m
€116–354
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
6h 50m
€124–559
Train via Wuppertal Hbf
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
8h 14m
€113–521
Train via Heilbad Heiligenstadt
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
10h 27m

Düsseldorf to Dresden by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) once daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt twice daily. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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