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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Swansea is to bus which costs £95 - £180 and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Swansea is to train and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs £110 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dresden-Neustadt and arriving at Swansea via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Dresden to Swansea?

The distance between Dresden and Swansea is 818 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 18h 23m and costs £290 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Dresden to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Swansea train from?

Dresden to Swansea train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Swansea?

The best way to get from Dresden to Swansea is to train which takes 18h 23m and costs £290 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 26h 50m.

Where does the Dresden to Swansea bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dresden and Swansea?

Swansea is 1h behind Dresden. It is currently 8:07 AM in Dresden and 7:07 AM in Swansea.

Where does the Dresden to Swansea train arrive?

Dresden to Swansea train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

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

Book your Dresden to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dresden to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1313+ hotels available in Swansea.

Dresden to Swansea - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Dresden to Swansea by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, night 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 Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DRS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
10h 42m
£157–330
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane PRG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
9h 13m
£93–249
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
18h 23m
£291–612
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 Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
26h 50m
£97–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dresden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanseacar
13h 43m
£305–397
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BER - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 25m
£116–299
Fly Dresden Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DRS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
10h
£155–394
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane PRG - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
11h 7m
£163–351
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BER - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
9h 22m
£210–595
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BER - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
9h 37m
£134–343
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BER - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
9h 20m
£183–446
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
18h 53m
£344–641
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 London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
28h 31m
£111–191
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 Swanseacar
14h 47m
£219–355

Dresden to Swansea by train and subway

11Weekly Services

18h 23mAverage Duration

£291Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dresden to Swansea.

Launch map view

Distance: 812.9 mi
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Swansea via Berlin Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 18h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.