What is the cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Dresden. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden is 512 km. The road distance is 567.7 km.

How do I travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €550.

How long does it take to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden bus from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg bus station.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €100 - €550 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus via Bensberg bus station, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden bus arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is 568 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2120+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden by plane, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 15m
€126–374
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Dresdenrideshare 567 km
5h 58m
€19–40
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
6h 27m
€105–530
Bus via Bensberg bus station
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central stationbus N20
9h 22m
€45–80
Drive 567.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Dresdencar 567.7 km
4h 55m
€81–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 58m
€149–399
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
4h 57m
€97–352
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 13m
€117–357
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 27m
€120–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 28m

North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden by train

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Distance: 512.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 27m.

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