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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Dresden is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €160 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Dresden?

The distance between Leverkusen and Dresden is 539 km. The road distance is 571.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Dresden without a car is to train via Bad Hersfeld which takes 8h 6m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Leverkusen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Dresden bus from?

Leverkusen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Dresden train from?

Leverkusen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leverkusen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Dresden is to train via Bad Hersfeld which takes 8h 6m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leverkusen to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Dresden is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Leverkusen to Dresden.

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

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

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

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Leverkusen to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen Mitte to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Dresden central stationbus N20 / ...
8h 15m
€40–70
Train via Bad Hersfeld
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain 50
3. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 6m
€121–525
Drive 571.8 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Dresdencar 571.8 km
4h 56m
€81–117
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
6h 4m
€149–447
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 7m
€166–421
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 12m
€100–351
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 Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 14m
€111–353
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 44m
€120–550
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Flx30
10h 3m
€55–85

Leverkusen to Dresden by train

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Distance: 539.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Dresden central station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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