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 €65 - €100 and takes 11h 28m.

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 38m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Heerlen station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Heerlen, Station Heerlen via Maastricht, Station and Gulpen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

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, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Dresden to Heerlen?

The distance between Dresden and Heerlen is 763 km. The road distance is 650 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 Erfurt which takes 8h 16m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 Erfurt which takes 8h 16m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 28m.

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 650 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Dresden to Heerlen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
8h 16m
€123–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Maastrichtbus 1304
11h 28m
€67–99
Drive 650 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Heerlencar 650 km
5h 38m
€120–174
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
5h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
9h 33m
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 55m
€144–201
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 50m
€116–359
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 41m
€167–400
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof 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
6h 20m

Dresden to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 763.3 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 10h.

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