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How to get fromDresden to Rathenby train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Dresden to Rathen by train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kurort Rathen Bahnhoftrain train S1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rathen Fährstelle Oberrathen to Rathen Fährstelle Niederrathenferry ferry F 7
    45 min

  2. Drive  36.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dresden to Rathencar car 36.6 km
    50 min
    €6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dresden to Rathentaxi taxi 36.6 km
    50 min
    €100–120

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  • Distance: 28.9 km
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Rathen, Saxony, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Dresden to Rathen. However, you can take the train to Kurort Rathen Bahnhof, walk to Rathen Fährstelle Oberrathen, then take the ferry to Rathen Fährstelle Niederrathen. Alternatively, you can drive from Dresden to Rathen in around 50 min.

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