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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Heilbronn is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Dresden to Heilbronn?

The distance between Dresden and Heilbronn is 560 km. The road distance is 463.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €95 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Dresden to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Dresden to Heilbronn is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €95 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Nuremberg, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Dresden to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Heilbronn is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Dresden to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Dresden to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 749+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Heilbronn?

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

Dresden to Heilbronn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 50
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re
5h 43m
€99–374
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Heilbronnrideshare 466.8 km
5h 36m
€25
Bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N1304 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N168 / ...
7h 10m
€35–66
Drive 463.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Heilbronncar 463.1 km
4h 4m
€67–96
Fly Dresden Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DRS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€167–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N3205 / ...
10h 45m
€55–95
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€166–378
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 10m
€129–384
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 9m
€157–501

Dresden to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 559.9 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Wuerzburg Hbf in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Heilbronn central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 7h 10m.

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