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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Scotland is to bus and fly which costs £75 - £210 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Glasgow Central via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

How far is it from Dresden to Scotland?

The distance between Dresden and Scotland is 796 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Scotland without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 16h 46m and costs £330 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Dresden to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Scotland?

The best way to get from Dresden to Scotland is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs £330 - £750 and takes 16h 46m, you could also bus, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Dresden to Scotland bus arrive?

Dresden to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Scotland?

Scotland is 1h behind Dresden. It is currently 9:04 AM in Dresden and 8:04 AM in Scotland.

Where does the Dresden to Scotland train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Dresden to Scotland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Dresden to Scotland by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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 Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DRS - EDI
7h 17m
£142–329
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane PRG - GLA
7h 20m
£77–206
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 Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
16h 46m
£335–710
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
30h 36m
£120–225
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dresden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
17h 5m
£356–473
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BER - EDI
6h 24m
£91–230
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane PRG - EDI
7h 17m
£79–191
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LEJ - EDI
9h 28m
£129–387
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane PRG - ABZ
9h 17m
£113–248
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
18h 16m
£310–716
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
32h 52m
£145–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dresden to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Glasgowcar
18h 7m
£264–430

Dresden to Scotland by train and foot

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16h 46mAverage Duration

£335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 791.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Scotland?

Lufthansa, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Glasgow Central via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 46m.

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