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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rothenburg and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothenburg to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig, Isarstraße and arriving at Dresden central station via Braunschweig, Cyriaksring and Brunswick central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rothenburg and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig, Alsterplatz and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Rothenburg to Dresden?

The distance between Rothenburg and Dresden is 328 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rothenburg to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Dresden bus from?

Rothenburg to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brunswick central station.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Dresden train from?

Rothenburg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rothenburg to Dresden?

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Rothenburg to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rothenburg to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rothenburg to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg to Dresden is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rothenburg to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2044+ hotels available in Dresden.

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There are 4 ways to get from Rothenburg to Dresden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 45m
€57–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
5h 43m
€25–45
Drive 304.8 km
1. Drive from Rothenburg to Dresdencar 304.8 km
2h 42m
€44–63
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain
2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain
6h 21m
€78–142

Rothenburg to Dresden by tram and train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Rothenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brunswick central station to Dresden central station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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