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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Heerlen via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Dresden to Heerlen?

The distance between Dresden and Heerlen is 597 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 31m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Dresden to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 31m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Dresden to Heerlen bus arrive?

Dresden to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Dresden to Heerlen train arrive?

Dresden to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Heerlen is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Dresden to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
4h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Maastrichtbus 1304 / ...
10h 55m
€61–99
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
8h 31m
€136–569
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Heerlencar 653.3 km
5h 34m
€117–169
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
5h 55m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 53m
€115–369
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 38m
€187–485
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
7h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
9h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
19h 49m

Dresden to Heerlen by train

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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