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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dresden is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Dresden central station via Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dresden?

The distance between Lyon and Dresden is 914 km. The road distance is 1081.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lyon to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dresden bus from?

Lyon to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dresden train from?

Lyon to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Dresden?

The best way to get from Lyon to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 46m.

Where does the Lyon to Dresden bus arrive?

Lyon to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.

Where does the Lyon to Dresden train arrive?

Lyon to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Dresden is 1081 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Lyon to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)LYS - DRS
6h 49m
€152–375
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to PragueN106
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central station060 / ...
19h 51m
€72–143
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
11h 26m
€146–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní NádražíRegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central station060 / ...
18h 46m
€77–130
Drive 1,081.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Dresden1,081.3 km
9h 46m
€165–239
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)GVA - DRS
8h 4m
€176–494
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)LYS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
7h 5m
€98–270
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)LYS - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
8h 18m
€106–242
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof12N
13h 48m
€155–268

Lyon to Dresden by train

4Weekly Trains

11h 26mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Dresden, Germany?

Lufthansa flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 11h 26m.

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