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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Dresden is to bus and train which costs €70 - €120 and takes 19h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Dresden is to bus and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at Dresden central station via Geneva and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Dresden?

The distance between Chamonix and Dresden is 886 km. The road distance is 954.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Dresden without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 14h 27m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chamonix to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Dresden bus from?

Chamonix to Dresden bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Dresden train from?

Chamonix to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Dresden?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Dresden is to bus which takes 17h 44m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €290 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Chamonix to Dresden bus arrive?

Chamonix to Dresden bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Dresden train arrive?

Chamonix to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Dresden is 954 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Chamonix to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Dresden.

Chamonix to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Dresden by bus, plane, train, night train, 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.

Bus, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)GVA - DRS
6h 56m
€147–382
Bus, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)GVA - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
8h 54m
€54–194
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
14h 27m
€139–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Prague
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central station060 / ...
17h 44m
€60–172
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
3. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden HbfEn
16h 29m
€214–342
Bus, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)GVA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
7h 37m
€75–267
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt84
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
17h 15m
€175–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden HbfEc
19h 2m
€72–117
Drive 954.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Dresden954.4 km
9h 22m
€145–210

Chamonix to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

91Weekly Services

14h 27mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Dresden.

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Distance: 886.5 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Dresden central station via Geneva and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 17h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Frankfurt in around 17h 15m.

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