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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Dresden is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Dresden is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Elmshorn and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmshorn to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Berlin Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Dresden?

The distance between Elmshorn and Dresden is 501 km. The road distance is 490.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Elmshorn to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Dresden bus from?

Elmshorn to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Dresden train from?

Elmshorn to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Elmshorn to Dresden?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Dresden is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €450 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Dresden bus arrive?

Elmshorn to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Elmshorn to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Dresden is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Elmshorn to Dresden.

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

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Elmshorn to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Elmshorn to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
5h 2m
€91–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
8h 22m
€41–85
Drive 490.4 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Dresdencar 490.4 km
5h 6m
€73–105
Fly Hamburg Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
5h 50m
€231–450
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
5h 2m
€41–120
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BRE - DRS
7h 58m
€189–501
Fly Hamburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 59m
€222–483
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAJ - DRS
8h 6m
€237–546

Elmshorn to Dresden by train

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Distance: 500.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmshorn to Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Berlin Central Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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