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 €70 - €110 and takes 18h 12m.

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 €160 - €410.

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 12m.

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 Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dresden?

The distance between Lyon and Dresden is 913 km. The road distance is 1080.7 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 8m and costs €200 - €280.

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 €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €200 - €280 and takes 12h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 12m.

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 1081 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m 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 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Lyon to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Dresden by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or 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
€162–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
18h 12m
€74–110
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
12h 8m
€205–278
Drive 1,080.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Dresdencar 1,080.7 km
9h 50m
€168–242
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 5m
€175–488
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 Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 49m
€181–428
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
13h 13m
€196–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Hofbus Kyiv-Lyon
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
21h 43m

Lyon to Dresden by train

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12h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Lufthansa flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 12h 8m.

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