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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to bus via Chemnitz which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €170 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Dresden central station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Dresden?

The distance between Esslingen and Dresden is 688 km. The road distance is 500.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Esslingen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Dresden bus from?

Esslingen to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chemnitz, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €430 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Esslingen to Dresden bus arrive?

Esslingen to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Esslingen to Dresden train arrive?

Esslingen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Dresden is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Esslingen to Dresden.

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 16m
€122–521
Bus via Chemnitz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Chemnitz central bus stationbus FlixBus N42
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
9h 7m
€43–73
Drive 500.6 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Dresdencar 500.6 km
4h 49m
€72–103
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane STR - DRS
6h 32m
€159–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
12h 15m
€192–811
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 9m
€177–434
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5h 11m
€135–453
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 30m
€121–388

Esslingen to Dresden by train

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Distance: 688 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Dresden central station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Chemnitz central bus station in around 9h 7m.

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