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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Dresden is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Lugano to Dresden?

The distance between Lugano and Dresden is 1074 km. The road distance is 810.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Lugano to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Dresden?

The best way to get from Lugano to Dresden is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Lugano to Dresden bus arrive?

Lugano to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Lugano to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Dresden is 811 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Lugano to Dresden.

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

Book your Lugano to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

Lugano to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Dresden by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
11h 56m
€88–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N1308 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
14h 2m
€46–92
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
14h
€214–318
Drive 810.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Dresdencar 810.7 km
7h 56m
€139–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
16h 44m
€73–132
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MXP - DRS
7h 34m
€113–367
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LIN - DRS
7h 36m
€176–392
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
6h 11m
€154–427
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MXP - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 59m
€74–227

Lugano to Dresden by train

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11h 56mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Dresden.

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Distance: 1,073.7 km
Duration: 11h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 14h 2m.

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