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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Wuppertal is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Wuppertal is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Bochum Hbf and Hattingen Steinenhaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Wuppertal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Dresden to Wuppertal?

The distance between Dresden and Wuppertal is 538 km. The road distance is 546.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Wuppertal without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 6m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dresden to Wuppertal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Wuppertal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Wuppertal train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Dresden to Wuppertal is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 6m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Dresden to Wuppertal bus arrive?

Dresden to Wuppertal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Dresden to Wuppertal train arrive?

Dresden to Wuppertal train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Wuppertal?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Wuppertal is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Dresden to Wuppertal.

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

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain
3h 20m
€136–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bochum central stationbus 023 / ...
10h 43m
€40–70
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 6m
€99–260
Drive 546.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Wuppertalcar 546.5 km
4h 39m
€81–117
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 20m
€172–479
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 33m
€115–329
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbftrain
4h 39m
€172–381
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Wuppertal Hbftrain
4h 48m
€111–300
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Wuppertal Hbftrain 55
6h 44m
€110–240

Dresden to Wuppertal by train

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Distance: 538.4 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Wuppertal, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Wuppertal Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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