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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Dresden is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Dresden central station via Selestat, Gare Centrale and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Alsace to Dresden?

The distance between Alsace and Dresden is 755 km. The road distance is 669.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Dresden without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 9h and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Alsace to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Dresden bus from?

Alsace to Dresden bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Selestat station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Dresden train from?

Alsace to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Dresden?

The best way to get from Alsace to Dresden is to train via Erfurt which takes 9h and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Alsace to Dresden bus arrive?

Alsace to Dresden bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Alsace to Dresden train arrive?

Alsace to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Dresden is 670 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Alsace to Dresden.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to Dresden by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
9h
€133–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Dresden central stationbus 321 / ...
13h 15m
€60–100
Drive 669.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Dresdencar 669.8 km
5h 48m
€103–149
Train to Basel, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
7h 30m
€188–637
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
11h 34m
€130–332
Train #2
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Dresden Hbftrain Ec
11h 41m
€172–362
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
7h 16m
€182–536
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
6h 54m
€152–460
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h
€100–337

Alsace to Dresden by train

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Distance: 755.2 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Dresden central station via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, and Strasbourg in around 13h 15m.

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