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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Dresden is to bus which costs €80 - €110 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Paris to Dresden?

The distance between Paris and Dresden is 1144 km. The road distance is 1021.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Paris to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Dresden bus from?

Paris to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Dresden train from?

Paris to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Dresden?

The best way to get from Paris to Dresden is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 14h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Paris to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Dresden train arrive?

Paris to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Dresden is 1021 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Paris to Dresden.

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

Book your Paris to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Est to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
8h 58m
€106–268
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 50m
€60–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dresden central stationbus N1306 / ...
14h 55m
€80–110
Drive 1,021.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Dresdencar 1,021.4 km
8h 53m
€158–228
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CDG - DRS
6h 28m
€178–361
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 195
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
16h 39m
€85–147
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€74–256
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CDG - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 16m
€103–220
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ORY - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 17m
€120–302

Paris to Dresden by train

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8h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,143.8 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paris Est to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €80–110 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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