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There are 11 ways to get from Brussels to Dresden by train, bus, night train, car or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

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Train

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Eupen
  2. Take the train from Aachen Central Station to Dresden Central Station

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dresden central station

Night train

  1. Take the night train from Brussels South to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Drive

  1. Drive from Brussels to Dresden Hbf

Fly Brussels to Dresden

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Dresden (DRS)

Train, train to Dusseldorf, fly to Dresden

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
  3. Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Dresden (DRS)

Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Dresden

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
  2. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden (DRS)

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
  2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS)

Fly Brussels to Prague, bus

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Prague (PRG)
  2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central station

Fly Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg, train

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
  2. Take the train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Brussels to Dresden by train

61 Weekly Trains
9h 1m Average Duration
€127 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Dresden is to train which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 37m.

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The quickest way to get from Brussels to Dresden is to train and fly which costs €160 - €360 and takes 5h 26m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

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Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Brussels South and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 13h 7m.

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The distance between Brussels and Dresden is 658 km. The road distance is 785.5 km.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 1m and costs €120 - €190.

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It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Brussels to Dresden, including transfers.

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Brussels to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

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Brussels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Bruxelles-Nord station.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 1m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 6h 16m.

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Dresden.
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  • Distance: 657.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels to Dresden Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €60 - €90 and the journey takes 12h.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Dresden via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €380
Flights from Brussels to Dresden via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €410
Flights from Brussels to Dresden via Munich, Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €380
Flights from Brussels to Dresden via Frankfurt, Munich
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €380
Flights from Dusseldorf to Dresden via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €450
Flights from Dusseldorf to Dresden via Munich
Ave. Duration
2h 57m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €450
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dresden via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€180 - €410
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dresden via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €410
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €410
Flights from Brussels to Prague via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €440
Flights from Brussels to Prague via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €420
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €480
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €480
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Prague
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €410
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€75 - €380
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Dresden via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€240 - €600
Flights from Dusseldorf to Dresden via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €950
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dresden
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €750
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €470
Eurowings
Website
eurowings.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Dresden
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€75 - €340
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Prague via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €440
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€110 - €550
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels to Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€28 - €350
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Brussels to Prague via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €410
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €350
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €70
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 58m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 43m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€22 - €30
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Flixtrain
Phone
+49 1807 123 99 123
Email
info@flixbus.de
Website
flixtrain.com
Train from Aachen Central Station to Dresden Central Station
Ave. Duration
8h 2m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€40 - €55
Website
https://www.flixtrain.com/
European Sleeper
Email
info@europeansleeper.eu
Website
europeansleeper.eu
Night train from Brussels South to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
13h 7m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€60 - €95
Schedules at
europeansleeper.eu
Seats - Budget
€60 - €95
National Express
Phone
0221 13 999 444
Website
nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
€11 - €16
Schedules at
nationalexpress.de
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€26 - €60
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€26 - €40
Comfort
€28 - €40
Premium
€45 - €60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€50 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€50 - €75
Comfort
€55 - €80
Premium
€80 - €110
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Dresden central station
Ave. Duration
12h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€60 - €90
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Prague to Dresden central station
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €19
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€7 - €10
Website
https://regiojet.com/
Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Bus from Prague Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€7 - €9
Schedules at
citylines.eu

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There is no direct flight from Brussels Airport to Dresden Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.

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

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Brussels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Dresden is 786 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Brussels to Dresden.

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Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights from Brussels Airport to Dresden Airport.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €8 - €10.

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