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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Dresden is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 13h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Bern to Dresden?

The distance between Bern and Dresden is 697 km. The road distance is 787.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bern to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Dresden train from?

Bern to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bern to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Bern to Dresden bus arrive?

Bern to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Bern to Dresden train arrive?

Bern to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Dresden is 787 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Bern to Dresden.

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

Book your Bern to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2007+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Dresden by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
5h 16m
€145–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Praguebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
13h 12m
€43–92
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
9h 59m
€93–210
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
11h 46m
€175–265
Train to Basel, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
6h 47m
€215–710
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 16m
€91–234
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 27m
€86–250
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
11h 46m
€95–235
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Dresdencar 787.1 km
7h 29m
€135–194

Bern to Dresden by train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 13h 12m.

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