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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £75 - £230 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs £180 - £450.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at University RE via Berlin Südkreuz train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

How far is it from Dresden to Cardiff?

The distance between Dresden and Cardiff is 769 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Dresden to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Cardiff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dresden to Cardiff is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs £180 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the Dresden to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dresden to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Dresden. It is currently 8:28 AM in Dresden and 7:28 AM in Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Cardiff by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car 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 Dresden Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DRS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 42m
£237–402
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Flughafen Bertrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BER - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 19m
£80–226
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Rj
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 5m
£189–604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
27h 14m
£104–210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dresden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
13h 22m
Fly Dresden Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DRS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m
£186–441
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane PRG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
27h 39m
£118–245
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dresden to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
14h 31m
£178–298

Dresden to Cardiff by train and bus

52Weekly Services

17h 5mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Cardiff.

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Distance: 764.3 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Dresden Hbf to Cardiff Central via Berlin Suedkreuz, Berlin Südkreuz, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross and St Pancras, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 17h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to University RE via Berlin Südkreuz train station and London Victoria in around 27h 14m.

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