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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dresden is to drive which costs €140 - €210 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dresden is to drive which takes 8h 55m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Dresden via Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Lille Europe, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Calais to Dresden?

The distance between Calais and Dresden is 1098 km. The road distance is 932 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Calais to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Dresden train from?

Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Dresden?

The best way to get from Calais to Dresden is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Calais to Dresden bus arrive?

Calais to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Calais to Dresden train arrive?

Calais to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Dresden is 932 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Calais to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Calais to Dresden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
12h 8m
€122–307
Train via Cologne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
13h 35m
€107–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
16h 2m
Drive 932 km
1. Drive from Calais to Dresdencar 932 km
8h 55m
€142–205
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BRU - DRS
8h 58m
€189–531
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Hasselt to Dresdenbus
16h 14m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 18m
€120–331
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
9h 8m
€219–477
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
4. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 14m
€120–265

Calais to Dresden by train and foot

48Weekly Services

12h 8mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Dresden.

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Distance: 1,098 km
Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Dresden via Berlin in around 16h 2m.

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