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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Dresden is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metz and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Forbach(F) and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Metz to Dresden?

The distance between Metz and Dresden is 776 km. The road distance is 696.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Metz to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Dresden bus from?

Metz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Dresden train from?

Metz to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Dresden?

The best way to get from Metz to Dresden is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h.

Where does the Metz to Dresden bus arrive?

Metz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Metz to Dresden train arrive?

Metz to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach station.

Can I drive from Metz to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Dresden is 696 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Metz to Dresden.

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

Book your Metz to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Metz to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Metz to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
9h 27m
€92–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Dresden central stationbus N1306 / ...
11h
€55–80
Drive 696.4 km
1. Drive from Metz to Dresdencar 696.4 km
5h 58m
€106–153
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LUX - DRS
7h 5m
€146–414
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
9h 34m
€86–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Ec
10h 54m
€103–150
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
2. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
7h 7m
€182–402
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LUX - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 40m
€88–274
Train to Saarbrücken Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
2. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 42m
€201–468

Metz to Dresden by train

9Weekly Trains

9h 27mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.2 km
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Forbach, Forbach(F), and Frankfurt in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Metz to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 11h.

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