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

The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Krefeld and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Krefeld to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Rheinstraße and arriving at Dresden central station via Duisburg Rheinhausen Markt and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Krefeld and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Krefeld to Dresden?

The distance between Krefeld and Dresden is 538 km. The road distance is 572.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Krefeld to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Krefeld to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Dresden train from?

Krefeld to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Krefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Krefeld to Dresden?

The best way to get from Krefeld to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Krefeld to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Krefeld to Dresden train arrive?

Krefeld to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Krefeld to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Dresden is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Krefeld to Dresden.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Krefeld to Dresden by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 44m
€120–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Dresden central stationbus 023 / ...
11h 26m
€52–78
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
7h 56m
€119–279
Drive 572.1 km
1. Drive from Krefeld to Dresdencar 572.1 km
5h 24m
€108–155
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 36m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 43m
€115–345
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Flx30
8h 50m
€66–97
Train #2
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
9h 22m

Krefeld to Dresden by train

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Distance: 538.3 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Dresden central station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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