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 9m and costs €160 - €550.

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 Hilversum and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dresden?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dresden is 880 km. The road distance is 750 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 which takes 9h 34m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m 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 which takes 9h 34m and costs €120 - €400. 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 Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dresden is 750 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 1943+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin HbfIce
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof27 / ...
9h 34m
€125–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dresden central station023
12h 45m
€55–85
Drive 750 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dresden750 km
6h 58m
€132–190
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)AMS - DRS
6h 9m
€167–507
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borsdorf(Sachs)S3
5. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
12h 47m
€130–356
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hamm
3. Take the train from Hamm to Dresden Hauptbahnhof55
13h 9m
€109–316
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 15m
€108–352
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)AMS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
7h 53m
€79–259
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
7h 21m
€109–380

Rotterdam to Dresden by train

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 879.9 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 34m. 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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