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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Bonn to Dresden?

The distance between Bonn and Dresden is 584 km. The road distance is 542.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bonn to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Dresden bus from?

Bonn to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bonn to Dresden is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €440 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bonn to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bonn to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Dresden is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Bonn to Dresden.

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

Book your Bonn to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Bonn to Dresden?

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

Bonn to Dresden - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Dresden by train, plane, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 1m
€99–354
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Dresdenrideshare 543.2 km
5h 59m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Frankfurttrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 25m
€58–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Dresden central stationbus 264
10h 25m
€28–50
Drive 542.8 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Dresdencar 542.8 km
5h 9m
€76–110
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
5h 26m
€184–439
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 12m
€160–354
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€75–236
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€90–314
Train via Siegburg Bf
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 25m
€63–170
Bus via Köln
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
10h 38m

Bonn to Dresden by train

59Weekly Trains

7h 25mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.9 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Dresden central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 10h 25m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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