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 €65 - €130 and takes 16h 38m.

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 4m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 4m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €220 - €600 and takes 12h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 38m.

Where does the Geneva to Dresden bus arrive?

Geneva to Dresden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal 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 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 2001+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Dresden by plane, train, bus, 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
4h 4m
€140–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
16h 38m
€69–127
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 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
12h 47m
€229–576
Drive 942.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dresdencar 942.8 km
9h 2m
€166–240
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 19m
€143–408
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
€77–227
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
€229–576
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Praguebus FlixBus N106
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
17h 32m
€71–124

Geneva to Dresden by train

74Weekly Trains

12h 47mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Dresden.

Launch map view

Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, 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 47m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.