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 €45 - €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 37m and costs €130 - €440.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m 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 24m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €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 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 2015+ 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 Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
9h 24m
€131–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dresden central stationbus 023
12h 45m
€45–85
Drive 750 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dresdencar 750 km
7h
€132–190
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane AMS - DRS
7h 15m
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
3. Take the train from Hamm to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
12h 52m
€149–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Venlo to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Genk
15h 22m
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander 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 37m
€131–433
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
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 56m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
9h 1m

Rotterdam to Dresden by train

103Weekly Trains

9h 24mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879.9 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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