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

The cheapest way to get from France to Dresden is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €170 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between France and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Dresden central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

Is there a direct train between France and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from France to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Paris Est and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from France to Dresden?

The distance between France and Dresden is 611 km. The road distance is 1021.4 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €200 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from France to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Dresden bus from?

France to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Dresden train from?

France to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from France to Dresden?

The best way to get from France to Dresden is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €200 - €950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the France to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Dresden train arrive?

France to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Dresden is 1021 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from France to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2113+ hotels available in Dresden.

France to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from France to Dresden by train, plane, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 36m
€176–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dresden central stationbus N1306 / ...
16h 8m
€83–143
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
10h 3m
€203–943
Drive 1,021.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Dresdencar 1,021.4 km
8h 55m
€158–229
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
6h 50m
€200–500
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 51m
€101–381
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Flx30
14h 20m
€213–353

France to Dresden by subway and train

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Distance: 610.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 14h 50m.

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