There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Apolda by train, 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
best- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Apoldatrain Drf
2h 15mDrive 185 km
cheapest- Drive from Dresden to Apoldacar 185 km
1h 52m€27–39Bus, line 280 bus
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
- Take the bus from Jena, Busbahnhof to Apolda, Busbahnhofbus 280 / ...
3h 10mTrain via Leipzig
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bad Koesentrain Re
2h 50m€35–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Apolda is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Apolda is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Apolda, Busbahnhof via Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Apolda. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Dresden and Apolda is 196 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs .
The train from Dresden Hbf to Apolda takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Dresden to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Apolda train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Apolda is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Apolda, Germany?
LEO Express operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Apolda 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Apolda, Busbahnhof via Jena, Busbahnhof in around 3h 10m.
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dresden to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Dresden to Apolda train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Apolda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Apolda is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Dresden to Apolda.
Book your Dresden to Apolda train tickets online with Omio.
There are 616+ hotels available in Apolda.