There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Sömmerda by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2h 33m€46–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
4h 8m€23–34Drive 211.8 km
- Drive from Dresden to Sömmerdacar 211.8 km
2h 24m€31–45Train via Leipzig
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 44m€43–136
Dresden to Sömmerda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Sömmerda is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Sömmerda is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Sömmerda. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Sömmerda via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Sömmerda. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Soemmerda via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Dresden and Sömmerda is 260 km. The road distance is 211.8 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Sömmerda without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Dresden to Sömmerda, including transfers.
Dresden to Sömmerda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Sömmerda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Sömmerda is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Sömmerda, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. LEO Express also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–31
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dresden to Sömmerda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Dresden to Sömmerda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Sömmerda is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dresden to Sömmerda.
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