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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dresden is to bus which costs €130 - €200 and takes 24h 22m.

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 7h 7m and costs €160 - €550.

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 22m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Paddington station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Dresden?

The distance between Reading and Dresden is 1083 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 16h 32m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 16h 32m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 24h 22m.

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 4:47 PM in Reading and 5:47 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, 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
7h 7m
€162–522
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LHR - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
9h 8m
€132–411
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 Hannover Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
16h 32m
€200–507
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Dresden central stationbus
20h 20m
€203–358
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 24m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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 train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 24m
€157–579
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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 train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€144–432
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 22m
€135–194
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 38m
€181–303

Reading to Dresden by train and subway

36Weekly Services

16h 32mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,083.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hbf in around 16h 32m. 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 22m.

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