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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaiserslautern central train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Dresden?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Dresden is 632 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Dresden?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Dresden is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Dresden.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Kaiserslautern to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
6h 43m
€116–502
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Dresden central stationbus 220
8h 40m
€50–90
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain Re1
2. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
9h 15m
€126–249
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Kaiserslautern to Dresdencar 565.1 km
4h 53m
€81–117
Train
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
12h 42m
€186–834
Train, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf 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 9m
€163–407
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 7m
€145–380

Kaiserslautern to Dresden by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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