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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Dresden is to bus which costs €120 - €190 and takes 21h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Dresden central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Nantes to Dresden?

The distance between Nantes and Dresden is 1547 km. The road distance is 1393 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Nantes to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dresden bus from?

Nantes to Dresden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dresden train from?

Nantes to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Dresden?

The best way to get from Nantes to Dresden is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs €260 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 21h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €480 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Nantes to Dresden bus arrive?

Nantes to Dresden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Dresden train arrive?

Nantes to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Dresden is 1393 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Nantes to Dresden.

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

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Nantes to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
12h 20m
€267–621
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane NTE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 54m
€92–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dresden central stationbus N1306 / ...
21h 50m
€124–188
Drive 1,393 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Dresdencar 1,393 km
12h 18m
€224–323
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane NTE - DRS
8h 37m
€203–474
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane NTE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€115–347
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane NTE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 42m
€174–492

Nantes to Dresden by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 1,546.9 km
Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Nantes to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Dresden central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 50m.

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