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 29m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

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 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Dresden?

The distance between Basel and Dresden is 816 km. The road distance is 738.3 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 €70 - €210.

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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 11h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Dresden bus arrive?

Basel to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague 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 10m to drive from Basel to Dresden.

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

Book your Basel to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1943+ 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
8h 11m
€72–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to PragueFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central station060 / ...
11h 59m
€43–134
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-NeustadtEn
9h 46m
€150–220
Drive 738.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dresden738.3 km
6h 10m
€127–183
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbf12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof MitteRe50
9h 39m
€160–230
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhof12N
9h 50m
€70–180
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Dresden738.2 km
8h 37m
€44
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BSL - DRS
5h 53m
€180–334
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
5h 29m
€141–390
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 19m
€61–219
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
7h 42m
€77–196
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
7h 30m
€77–245

Basel to Dresden by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.4 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, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 11h 59m.

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