There are 3 ways to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) by train, bus or car
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Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) by train
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dresden Airport (DRS) is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dresden Airport (DRS) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Dresden Airport (DRS) is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) is to bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS). However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Dresden Flughafen via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Leipzig and Dresden Airport (DRS) is 100 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS), including transfers.
Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 9m.
Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS) is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Leipzig to Dresden Airport (DRS).
- Distance: 100 km
- Duration: 1h 34m
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Dresden Airport (DRS), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt hourly. Tickets cost €27 - €40 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite to Dresden Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €8 - €11 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Bahn DE
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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