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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bern, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Geneva to Dresden?

The distance between Geneva and Dresden is 797 km. The road distance is 942.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Geneva to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dresden train from?

Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Dresden?

The best way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 12h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden bus arrive?

Geneva to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden train arrive?

Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Dresden is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Geneva to Dresden.

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

Book your Geneva to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Dresden.

Geneva to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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

Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane GVA - DRS
3h 39m
€143–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Praguebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
15h 35m
€51–142
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
12h 27m
€132–311
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
15h
€227–345
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€126–387
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 19m
€61–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
16h 49m
€90–136
Drive 942.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dresdencar 942.8 km
9h 2m
€164–236

Geneva to Dresden by train

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

Lufthansa flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bern, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 12h 27m.

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