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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Dresden is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Dresden central station via Bayreuth central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bologna Centrale, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Rome to Dresden?

The distance between Rome and Dresden is 1090 km. The road distance is 1347.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 15h 28m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Rome to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Dresden bus from?

Rome to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Dresden train from?

Rome to Dresden train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Dresden?

The best way to get from Rome to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €390 and takes 15h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Dresden bus arrive?

Rome to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Rome to Dresden train arrive?

Rome to Dresden train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Dresden is 1347 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Rome to Dresden.

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

Book your Rome to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Dresden.

Rome to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Dresden by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FCO - DRS
6h 36m
€155–378
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FCO - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 18m
€61–207
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
15h 28m
€117–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bayreuth central train stationbus N1385
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1230 / ...
20h 30m
€104–153
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Dresden Hbfnighttrain Nj
23h 37m
€135–547
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FCO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 16m
€76–253
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CIA - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 35m
€80–282
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FCO - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 27m
€156–368
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to JELENIA GÓRA, ul. Teatralnabus
2. Take the train from Jelenia Gora to Goerlitztrain Os
3. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
27h 58m
€146–173
Drive 1,347.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Dresdencar 1,347.2 km
12h 38m
€209–302

Rome to Dresden by train

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15h 28mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.3 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and easyJet fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bologna Centrale, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 15h 28m.

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