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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Dresden is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €160 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Dresden?

The distance between Heerlen and Dresden is 597 km. The road distance is 649.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Heerlen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Dresden bus from?

Heerlen to Dresden bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Dresden train from?

Heerlen to Dresden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Heerlen to Dresden bus arrive?

Heerlen to Dresden bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Heerlen to Dresden train arrive?

Heerlen to Dresden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Dresden is 649 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Heerlen to Dresden.

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

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

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
5h 3m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Dresden central stationbus 1304 / ...
11h 44m
€48–93
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 33m
€133–339
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
11h 9m
Drive 649.1 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Dresdencar 649.1 km
5h 41m
€115–166
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
5h 29m
€166–464
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 47m
€113–341
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
10h 8m
€140–334

Heerlen to Dresden by train

48Weekly Trains

8h 33mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Dresden Bayrische Strasse via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Masurenallee - Berlin, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 11h 9m.

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