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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Thuringia is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Thuringia is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Thuringia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Thuringia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Dresden to Thuringia?

The distance between Dresden and Thuringia is 235 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €70.

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

The train from Dresden Hbf to Erfurt Hbf takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Thuringia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Thuringia train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Dresden to Thuringia is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Dresden to Thuringia bus arrive?

Dresden to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Thuringia train arrive?

Dresden to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Thuringia is 215 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Dresden to Thuringia.

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

Book your Dresden to Thuringia train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dresden to Thuringia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Thuringia?

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

Dresden to Thuringia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Thuringia by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
1h 56m
€25–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Erfurt215.4 km
2h 57m
€10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
2h 35m
€15–35
Drive 214.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Erfurt214.6 km
1h 54m
€30–44
Train via Glauchau
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Glauchau, BahnhofRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Erfurt HbfRe1
4h 23m

Dresden to Thuringia by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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