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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €44 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Dresden. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dresden?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Dresden?

The distance between Basel and Dresden is 817 km. The road distance is 737.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 11m and costs €55 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Basel to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dresden bus from?

Basel to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dresden train from?

Basel to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Dresden?

The best way to get from Basel to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 11m and costs €55 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Dresden bus arrive?

Basel to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Basel to Dresden train arrive?

Basel to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dresden is 738 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Basel to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Dresden?

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

Basel to Dresden - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Dresden by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 11m
€58–282
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Dresdenrideshare 737.6 km
8h 37m
€44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 35m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
9h 43m
€150–220
Drive 737.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dresdencar 737.7 km
6h 11m
€126–182
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
9h 50m
€65–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the bus from Schaffhausen station to Dresden central stationbus N42
12h 34m
€64–91
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
5h 41m
€180–324
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
5h 31m
€132–388
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
5h 27m
€157–358
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus
6h 32m
€76–202
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 21m
€61–204
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus
7h 41m
€108–236

Basel to Dresden by train

74Weekly Trains

8h 11mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.7 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresden once daily, and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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