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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dresden is to bus via Berlin which costs €110 - €220 and takes 26h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs €180 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Dresden central station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dresden?

The distance between Southampton and Dresden is 1235 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 14h 10m and costs €290 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Southampton to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dresden bus from?

Southampton to Dresden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dresden train from?

Southampton to Dresden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Dresden?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 14h 10m and costs €290 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 25h 22m.

Where does the Southampton to Dresden bus arrive?

Southampton to Dresden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Dresden?

Dresden is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 10:35 PM in Southampton and 11:35 PM in Dresden.

Where does the Southampton to Dresden train arrive?

Southampton to Dresden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Dresden.

Southampton to Dresden - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Southampton to Dresden by bus, plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LHR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 21m
€125–386
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LGW - PRG
4. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 52m
€113–342
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
14h 10m
€293–813
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
25h 22m
€123–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dresdencar
11h 59m
€315–412
Train to London City Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LCY - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 4m
€183–621
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LHR - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 15m
€114–355
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LGW - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 58m
€134–403
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
10h 51m
€116–324
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h
€121–576
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
17h 15m
€165–605
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus 460 / ...
26h 32m
€119–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dresdencar
13h 8m
€206–356

Southampton to Dresden by train, subway, and foot

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14h 10mAverage Duration

€293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,234.6 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dresden central station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Prague Wilsonova Bus Station, and Prague in around 25h 22m.

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