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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dresden and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Magdeburg and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Dresden to Heerlen?

The distance between Dresden and Heerlen is 763 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 44m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Dresden to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heerlen bus from?

Dresden to Heerlen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Heerlen train from?

Dresden to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 44m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Dresden to Heerlen bus arrive?

Dresden to Heerlen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Dresden to Heerlen train arrive?

Dresden to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Heerlen is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Dresden to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Dresden to Heerlen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
7h 44m
€62–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Maastrichtbus 1304
10h 30m
€43–67
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Magdeburgbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
9h 48m
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Heerlencar 653.3 km
5h 32m
€114–164
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
5h
€105–329
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
9h 23m
€68–164
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 30m
€161–377
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 56m
€97–279
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 12m
€101–286
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
7h 52m

Dresden to Heerlen by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Heerlen.

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Distance: 763.4 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden to Heerlen, Zandweg via Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 9h 48m.

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