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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 20m.

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 1h 20m and costs €15 - €23.

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 Rothenburg Schützenplatz and arriving at Dresden central station via Görlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

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 Horka and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Görlitz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Rothenburg to Dresden?

The distance between Rothenburg and Dresden is 134 km. The road distance is 108.4 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 2h 30m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m 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 Omnibus, depart from Rothenburg Schützenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Dresden train from?

Rothenburg to Dresden train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Görlitz Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rothenburg to Dresden?

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Dresden is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can line 69 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Rothenburg to Dresden bus arrive?

Rothenburg to Dresden bus services, operated by Omnibus, arrive at Görlitz Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Rothenburg to Dresden train arrive?

Rothenburg to Dresden train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rothenburg to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg to Dresden is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rothenburg to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Rothenburg to Dresden - 5 ways to travel via train, line 69 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rothenburg to Dresden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1 / ...
2h 30m
€42–123
Drive 108.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rothenburg to Dresdencar 108.4 km
1h 20m
€16–23
Line 69 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rothenburg Schützenplatz to Görlitz Busbahnhofbus 69
2. Take the bus from Görlitz to Dresden central stationbus 860 / ...
3h 19m
Line 69 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rothenburg Schützenplatz to Görlitz Busbahnhofbus 69
2. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1 / ...
2h 34m
Line 69 bus, train via Rothenburg Schützenplatz
1. Take the bus from Rothenburg Schützenplatz to Görlitz Busbahnhofbus 69
2. Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden Hbftrain Rb / ...
2h 41m

Rothenburg to Dresden by bus and train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.6 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB operates a train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rothenburg Schützenplatz to Dresden central station via Görlitz in around 3h 19m.

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