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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Dresden is to fly and train which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Dresden central station via Bologna Centrale and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Paola, Bolzano-Bozen, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

How far is it from Catania to Dresden?

The distance between Catania and Dresden is 1536 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Dresden without a car is to train and night train which takes 24h 41m and costs €340 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Catania to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Catania to Dresden train from?

Catania to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Catania to Dresden?

The best way to get from Catania to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 33h 5m.

Where does the Catania to Dresden bus arrive?

Catania to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Dresden train arrive?

Catania to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Catania to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Dresden by plane, train, night train, bus, car, or ferry

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

Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CTA - DRS
4h 34m
€128–383
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CTA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€86–244
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
4. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
5. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
24h 41m
€341–567
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leipzig central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
33h 5m
€113–245
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
31h 43m
Train, night train via Rome
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
4. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
5. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
26h
€320–516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
2. Take the bus from Milazzo Via dei Mille to Battipaglia Ospedalebus
3. Take the bus from BATTIPAGLIA, Via Belvedere, 26A , naprzeciw stacji Q8 to JELENIA GÓRA, ul. Teatralnabus
4. Take the train from Jelenia Gora to Goerlitztrain Os
5. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
44h 2m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Dresdencar
20h 3m
€317–474

Catania to Dresden by bus

5Weekly Buses

33h 5mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Catania to Dresden.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,536.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Dresden, Germany?

Lufthansa and SkyAlps fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Dresden central station via Bologna Centrale and Leipzig central train station in around 33h 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.