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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Ełk is to bus which costs 300 zł - 460 zł and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Ełk is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs 500 zł - 800 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Ełk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Ełk?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Dresden Mitte and arriving at Elk via Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Dresden to Ełk?

The distance between Dresden and Ełk is 899 km. The road distance is 843.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Ełk without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs 470 zł - 1 100 zł.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Dresden to Ełk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ełk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ełk train from?

Dresden to Ełk train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Dresden Mitte station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Ełk?

The best way to get from Dresden to Ełk is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs 470 zł - 1 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 300 zł - 460 zł and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Dresden to Ełk bus arrive?

Dresden to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02.

Where does the Dresden to Ełk train arrive?

Dresden to Ełk train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Zgorzelec station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Ełk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Ełk is 844 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Dresden to Ełk.

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

Book your Dresden to Ełk train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ełk?

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Dresden to Ełk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dresden to Ełk by 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
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Mitte to Zgorzelectrain Re
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Elktrain Ic
11h 59m
zł 473–1,067
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus N1230
13h 17m
zł 300–460
Drive 843.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Ełkcar 843.6 km
7h 55m
zł 536–774
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane PRG - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
4. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elktrain
9h 59m
zł 490–1,156
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane BER - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
4. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elktrain
9h 23m
zł 520–1,462
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane PRG - GDN
3. Take the bus from Gdansk Airport to Elblągbus
4. Take the train from Elblag to Olsztyn Glownytrain
5. Take the train from Olsztyn Glowny to Elktrain
11h 37m
zł 382–1,046

Dresden to Ełk by train

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11h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 899.2 km
Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Ełk, Poland?

You can take a train from Dresden Mitte to Elk via Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 once daily. Tickets cost zł 300–460 and the journey takes 13h 17m.

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