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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dresden is to fly and train which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dresden central station via London Victoria and Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dresden?

The distance between Manchester and Dresden is 1149 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs €350 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Manchester to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dresden bus from?

Manchester to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dresden train from?

Manchester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Dresden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €750 and takes 14h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 26h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Dresden bus arrive?

Manchester to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Dresden?

Dresden is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:25 AM in Manchester and 5:25 AM in Dresden.

Where does the Manchester to Dresden train arrive?

Manchester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Dresden.

Manchester to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Dresden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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

Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MAN - DRS
6h 26m
€147–383
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MAN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€79–263
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
14h 50m
€355–713
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
3. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
26h 53m
€117–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dresdencar
14h 39m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
16h 16m
€365–763
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dresdencar
15h 51m
€222–364

Manchester to Dresden by train and foot

48Weekly Services

14h 50mAverage Duration

€355Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.6 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dresden, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 14h 50m.

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