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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dresden is to bus via Berlin which costs €120 - €210 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €150 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Dresden central station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf(Tief). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Reading to Dresden?

The distance between Reading and Dresden is 1079 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 15h 10m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Reading to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dresden bus from?

Reading to Dresden bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dresden train from?

Reading to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Dresden?

The best way to get from Reading to Dresden is to train which takes 15h 10m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 24h 37m.

Where does the Reading to Dresden bus arrive?

Reading to Dresden bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Dresden?

Dresden is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:22 PM in Reading and 4:22 PM in Dresden.

Where does the Reading to Dresden train arrive?

Reading to Dresden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Dresden by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LHR - DRS
6h 57m
€159–586
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LHR - BER
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus
7h 58m
€111–327
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf(Tief) to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
15h 10m
€180–625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
3. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
24h 37m
€125–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dresdencar
11h 27m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LCY - BER
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus
8h 11m
€134–444
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Dresden Hbftrain Ec
17h 7m
€320–635
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 060 / ...
25h 50m
€123–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dresdencar
12h 41m
€179–303

Reading to Dresden by train and subway

23Weekly Services

15h 10mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,078.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Dresden-Neustadt via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, and Berlin Hbf(Tief) in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Dresden central station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Prague, Central Train Station, and Prague in around 24h 37m.

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