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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Dresden is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Dresden central station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Dresden?

The distance between Lucerne and Dresden is 635 km. The road distance is 712.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lucerne to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Dresden bus from?

Lucerne to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Dresden?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Dresden is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €170 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Lucerne to Dresden bus arrive?

Lucerne to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Dresden is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Lucerne to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Lucerne to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Dresden by train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
5h 4m
€150–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N1304
13h 35m
€59–101
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain 50
4. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
10h 32m
€178–796
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
12h 57m
€199–397
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
7h 7m
€87–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 36m
Drive 712.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Dresdencar 712.3 km
7h 45m
€124–179

Lucerne to Dresden by train

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10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 634.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Dresden central station via Zurich Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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