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 €28 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.

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 41m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 5h 57m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Dresden?

The distance between Esslingen and Dresden is 682 km. The road distance is 500.8 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 5h 57m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 5h 57m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Esslingen to Dresden bus arrive?

Esslingen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central 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 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 1951+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 8 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 Hbf11
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
5h 57m
€158–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Dresden central stationN42 / ...
8h 20m
€29–53
Drive 500.8 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Dresden500.8 km
4h 47m
€70–102
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)STR - DRS
5h 25m
€179–512
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
7h 48m
€69–201
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
4h 41m
€149–386
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)MUC - DRS
5h 11m
€171–380
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
5h 35m
€97–287

Esslingen to Dresden by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 681.7 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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