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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to bus via Prague which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Geneva to Dresden?

The distance between Geneva and Dresden is 797 km. The road distance is 942.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 38m and costs €230 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Geneva to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dresden bus from?

Geneva to Dresden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dresden train from?

Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Dresden?

The best way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €230 - €1000 and takes 12h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden bus arrive?

Geneva to Dresden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden train arrive?

Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Dresden is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Geneva to Dresden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Dresden?

Book your Geneva to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Dresden by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane GVA - DRS
3h 45m
€152–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
16h 37m
€85–165
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
12h 38m
€231–1,001
Drive 942.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dresdencar 942.8 km
9h 4m
€165–238
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
4h 13m
€106–316
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
14h 34m
€231–911
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Praguebus FlixBus N106
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
17h 33m
€86–146

Geneva to Dresden by train

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Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 12h 38m.

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