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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Dresden central station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Dresden?

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

How far is it from Esslingen to Dresden?

The distance between Esslingen and Dresden is 682 km. The road distance is 500.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Esslingen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Dresden bus from?

Esslingen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Dresden is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €500 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Esslingen to Dresden bus arrive?

Esslingen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Esslingen to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Esslingen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Dresden is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Esslingen to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Esslingen to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Leipzig Hbftrain 11
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
6h
€105–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N42
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Dresden central stationbus N42 / ...
9h 15m
€32–78
Drive 500.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Dresdencar 500.2 km
4h 48m
€70–101
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane STR - DRS
4h 55m
€159–502
Train via Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
6h 57m
€68–166
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Waiblingen to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
10h 12m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 48m
€147–386
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 35m
€90–272
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
6h 33m
€146–395

Esslingen to Dresden by train

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Distance: 681.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Dresden central station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Chemnitz central bus station in around 9h 15m.

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