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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hengelo and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Dresden?

The distance between Utrecht and Dresden is 794 km. The road distance is 699.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 1m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Utrecht to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Dresden bus from?

Utrecht to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Dresden train from?

Utrecht to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Dresden?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 1m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Utrecht to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Dresden train arrive?

Utrecht to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Dresden is 700 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Utrecht to Dresden.

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

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

Book your Utrecht to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Utrecht to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbftrain 77
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
9h 1m
€109–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Dresden central stationbus N69
12h 40m
€65–110
Drive 699.7 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Dresdencar 699.7 km
6h 28m
€130–187
Train, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane AMS - DRS
6h 41m
€157–495
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
3. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
10h 3m
€111–242
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 31m
€129–368
Train, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 28m
€91–307

Utrecht to Dresden by train

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Distance: 794.2 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hengelo and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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