There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein by train, bus, or car
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 Leipzig
best- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
3h 45m€69–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bamberg train stationbus N1222 / ...
4h 25m€28–55Drive 252.5 km
- Drive from Dresden to Bad Staffelsteincar 252.5 km
2h 31m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bad Staffelsteintrain Re35
5h 1m€56–131
Dresden to Bad Staffelstein by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Bad Staffelstein station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Bamberg train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bad Staffelstein via Leipzig Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Dresden and Bad Staffelstein is 389 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein, including transfers.
Dresden to Bad Staffelstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Bad Staffelstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Bad Staffelstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bad Staffelstein via Leipzig Hbf and Bamberg in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bamberg train station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hof Hbf to Bad Staffelstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Bamberg train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dresden to Bad Staffelstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bamberg train station.
Dresden to Bad Staffelstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Bad Staffelstein is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dresden to Bad Staffelstein.
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