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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dresden is to bus via Lyon which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 58m.

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 35m and costs €170 - €500.

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 Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

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 Strasbourg and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dresden?

The distance between Lyon and Dresden is 913 km. The road distance is 1078.4 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 via Erfurt which takes 12h 3m and costs €230 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 TGV inOui, 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 35m and costs €170 - €500. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €230 - €600 and takes 12h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Lyon to Dresden bus arrive?

Lyon to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Lyon to Dresden train arrive?

Lyon to Dresden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Dresden is 1078 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Lyon to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Lyon to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Dresden by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or car train

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)plane LYS - DRS
6h 35m
€178–491
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Praguebus FlixBus N106
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
19h 58m
€89–148
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
12h 3m
€239–595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
18h 9m
€90–129
Drive 1,078.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Dresdencar 1,078.4 km
9h 55m
€169–244
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane GVA - DRS
8h 15m
€181–388
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 54m
€161–396
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)plane LYS - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 27m
€114–270
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
14h 34m
€245–657
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Dresdencar
16h 4m
€203–284

Lyon to Dresden by train

27Weekly Trains

12h 3mAverage Duration

€239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Lufthansa, easyJet, and World Ticket fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Erfurt Hbf in around 12h 3m.

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