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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Leverkusen is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Leverkusen is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Leverkusen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Leverkusen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leverkusen Mitte via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Dresden to Leverkusen?

The distance between Dresden and Leverkusen is 539 km. The road distance is 573.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Leverkusen without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Dresden to Leverkusen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leverkusen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leverkusen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Leverkusen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Leverkusen is to train via Erfurt which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €420 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Dresden to Leverkusen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Leverkusen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leverkusen is 573 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Dresden to Leverkusen.

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

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

Book your Dresden to Leverkusen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Leverkusen?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Leverkusen.

Dresden to Leverkusen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Leverkusen by plane, 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.

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 Flughafen to Leverkusen Mittetrain
3h 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Leverkusenbus N20 / ...
7h 55m
€50–80
Train via Erfurt
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 45m
€101–222
Drive 573.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leverkusencar 573.3 km
4h 52m
€106–153
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
4h 22m
€110–306
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
5h 20m
€142–412
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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
4h 47m
€103–283
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 31m
€149–347
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Solingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
7h 25m
€100–210
Bus via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 49m
€125–135

Dresden to Leverkusen by train

190Weekly Trains

6h 45mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.4 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leverkusen Mitte via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Leverkusen 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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