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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Dresden is to bus via Pilsen which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

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 4h 10m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Dresden via Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

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 Renens VD, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 50m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus 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 4h 10m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €220 - €470 and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus via Pilsen, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden bus arrive?

Geneva to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Pilsen Central Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Dresden is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Geneva to Dresden.

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

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

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

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Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane GVA - DRS
4h 10m
€162–400
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 44m
€73–146
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
12h 50m
€226–463
Bus via Pilsen
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Pilsen Central Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 15m
€76–110
Drive 942.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dresdencar 942.8 km
9h 4m
€170–245
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
6h 15m
€187–505
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 20m
€101–256
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
14h 34m
€226–453

Geneva to Dresden by train

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Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Lufthansa, easyJet, and Eurowings fly 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 Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 12h 50m.

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