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

The cheapest way to get from Wuppertal to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wuppertal to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Wuppertal and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Wuppertal to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from W-tal Hist. Stadthalle and arriving at Dresden central station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Wuppertal and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wuppertal Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Wuppertal to Dresden?

The distance between Wuppertal and Dresden is 539 km. The road distance is 536.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Wuppertal to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Wuppertal to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wuppertal to Dresden bus from?

Wuppertal to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Wuppertal to Dresden train from?

Wuppertal to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wuppertal Hbf station.

Train or bus from Wuppertal to Dresden?

The best way to get from Wuppertal to Dresden is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Wuppertal to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wuppertal to Dresden train arrive?

Wuppertal to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Wuppertal to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Wuppertal to Dresden is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Wuppertal to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Can I share a ride from Wuppertal to Dresden?

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

Wuppertal to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Wuppertal to Dresden by train, plane, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 33m
€140–401
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Wuppertal to Dresdenrideshare 534.1 km
5h 31m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55
6h 47m
€110–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Dresden central stationbus N20 / ...
10h 30m
€50–85
Drive 536.5 km
1. Drive from Wuppertal to Dresdencar 536.5 km
4h 53m
€77–111
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 36m
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 31m
€127–375
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 42m
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
7h 41m
€120–550

Wuppertal to Dresden by train

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Distance: 538.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Wuppertal, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €110–490 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Dresden central station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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