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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Stuttgart is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden and arriving at Stuttgart. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Stuttgart?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Dresden to Stuttgart?

The distance between Dresden and Stuttgart is 675 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Stuttgart without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 10m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Dresden to Stuttgart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Stuttgart bus from?

Dresden to Stuttgart bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Stuttgart train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Dresden to Stuttgart is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 10m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Kornwestheim, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €350 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Dresden to Stuttgart bus arrive?

Dresden to Stuttgart bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Dresden to Stuttgart train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Stuttgart is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Dresden to Stuttgart.

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Stuttgart?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden and Stuttgart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
6h 10m
€43–135
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Stuttgartrideshare 506.1 km
6h 5m
€25
Bus via Kornwestheim
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Kornwestheimbus 321 / ...
7h 42m
€27–46
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Stuttgartcar 504.8 km
4h 25m
€71–102
Fly Dresden Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DRS - STR
4h 42m
€134–341
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
6h 31m
€63–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 30m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
4h 24m
€85–246
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 14m
€144–375
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€152–395

Dresden to Stuttgart by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.7 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Stuttgart, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Kornwestheim twice daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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