There are 5 ways to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leipzig
best- Take the train from Coburg to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 7m€58–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central stationbus N1222 / ...
5h 3m€29–64Drive 246.6 km
- Drive from Lichtenfels to Dresdencar 246.6 km
2h 32m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Lichtenfels to Hof Hbftrain Re35
- Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
4h 11m€56–130Train #2
- Take the train from Lichtenfels to Leipzig Hbftrain 61 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 22m€62–173
Lichtenfels to Dresden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lichtenfels station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Dresden central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lichtenfels to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Lichtenfels and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Coburg and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Lichtenfels and Dresden is 343 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.
The best way to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden, including transfers.
Lichtenfels to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.
Lichtenfels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Coburg station.
The best way to get from Lichtenfels to Dresden is to train via Leipzig which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Lichtenfels, Germany and Dresden, Germany?
You can take a train from Lichtenfels to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Coburg and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Coburg to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Lichtenfels to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lichtenfels to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lichtenfels to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Lichtenfels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichtenfels to Dresden is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lichtenfels to Dresden.
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