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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €180 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Dresden. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Dresden via Südviertel, Essen and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Dresden?

The distance between Bottrop and Dresden is 536 km. The road distance is 544.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bottrop to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Dresden bus from?

Bottrop to Dresden bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Bottrop to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Bottrop to Dresden bus arrive?

Bottrop to Dresden bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Bottrop to Dresden train arrive?

Bottrop to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Dresden is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Bottrop to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Bottrop to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bottrop to Dresden by train, plane, bus, 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, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bottrop Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central stationbus 1304 / ...
9h 16m
€33–64
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
7h 4m
€107–134
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
9h 6m
Drive 544.4 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Dresdencar 544.4 km
5h 4m
€76–110
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
5h 2m
€182–343
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 30m
€100–267
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 11m
€101–159

Bottrop to Dresden by train

125Weekly Trains

7h 4mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bottrop to Dresden.

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Dresden via Essen Hbf, Südviertel, Essen, Magdeburg, and Magdeburg in around 9h 6m.

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