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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Dresden is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Dresden central station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Leiden to Dresden?

The distance between Leiden and Dresden is 675 km. The road distance is 746.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 10h 48m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Leiden to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Dresden bus from?

Leiden to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Dresden train from?

Leiden to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Dresden?

The best way to get from Leiden to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can train via Berlin, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 10h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Leiden to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Dresden train arrive?

Leiden to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Dresden is 746 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Leiden to Dresden.

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

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane AMS - DRS
6h 26m
€164–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
12h 22m
€72–109
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbftrain 77
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
10h 48m
€112–278
Drive 746.2 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Dresdencar 746.2 km
6h 58m
€155–224
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus
6h 41m
€85–254
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 16m
€125–355
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
7h 3m
€140–448
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 51m
€89–144
Train #2
1. Take the train from Den Haag HS to Dresden Hbftrain European Sleeper
13h
€77–163

Leiden to Dresden by train

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Distance: 675.2 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Dresden, Germany?

Lufthansa, KLM, and Lufthansa City fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 48m.

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