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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dresden is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Deventer and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dresden?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dresden is 850 km. The road distance is 749.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 10m and costs €60 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dresden bus from?

Rotterdam to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dresden train from?

Rotterdam to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dresden?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 10m and costs €60 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Dresden train arrive?

Rotterdam to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Deventer station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dresden is 750 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Rotterdam to Dresden.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
9h 10m
€64–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dresden central stationbus 023
12h 45m
€55–85
Drive 749.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dresdencar 749.9 km
7h
€133–192
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane AMS - DRS
6h 35m
€212–439
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
11h 18m
€84–182
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain
12h 3m
€129–340
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
6h 25m
€117–418
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 15m
€108–329
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
7h 48m
€93–298

Rotterdam to Dresden by train

103Weekly Trains

9h 10mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 849.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Deventer and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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