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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Dresden is to bus which costs €95 - €190 and takes 36h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Dresden central station via Bologna Centrale and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Roma Termini, Bologna Centrale, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.

How far is it from Palermo to Dresden?

The distance between Palermo and Dresden is 1485 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 27h 28m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Palermo to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Dresden train from?

Palermo to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Dresden?

The best way to get from Palermo to Dresden is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 27h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 36h 20m.

Where does the Palermo to Dresden bus arrive?

Palermo to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Palermo to Dresden train arrive?

Palermo to Dresden train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Palermo to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Dresden by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, train, or night 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 Palermo Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane PMO - DRS
8h 8m
€131–325
Fly Palermo Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane PMO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 58m
€77–275
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to München Hbftrain 89
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
6. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
27h 28m
€145–442
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Dresdencar
30h 48m
€217–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leipzig central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
36h 20m
€97–188
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CTA - DRS
9h 4m
€136–416
Fly Palermo Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane PMO - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 14m
€81–289
Car ferry, train, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
39h 52m
€317–505
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus
2. Take the bus from SALERNO, Piazza Concordia to JELENIA GÓRA, ul. Teatralnabus
3. Take the train from Jelenia Gora to Goerlitztrain Os
4. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
43h 27m
€172–210

Palermo to Dresden by train

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27h 28mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,485.2 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Dresden, Germany?

Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Roma Termini, Bologna Centrale, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 27h 28m.

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