There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen 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 Gothatrain 50
- Take the train from Gotha to Leinefeldetrain Re1
4h 48m€65–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
5h 52m€29–44Drive 316.1 km
- Drive from Dresden to Witzenhausencar 316.1 km
2h 40m€47–68Train via Halle (Saale)
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Witzenhausen Nordtrain Re
5h 8m€53–139Train #2
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ec
6h 54m€88–104
Dresden to Witzenhausen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Witzenhausen. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Witzenhausen Werrabrücke via Eichenberg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Witzenhausen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Witzenhausen Nord via Gotha and Leinefelde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Dresden and Witzenhausen is 365 km. The road distance is 316.1 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen, including transfers.
Dresden to Witzenhausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Witzenhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Witzenhausen is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Witzenhausen, Germany?
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Witzenhausen Nord via Gotha and Leinefelde in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Göttingen central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- 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)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gotha to Leinefelde
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- 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
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Witzenhausen Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–100
- 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 Göttingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dresden to Witzenhausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen central bus station.
Dresden to Witzenhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gotha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Witzenhausen is 316 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Dresden to Witzenhausen.
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