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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dresden is to fly and train which costs €110 - €280 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 8h 29m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander and arriving at Dresden. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 36h 20m.

How far is it from Santander to Dresden?

The distance between Santander and Dresden is 1792 km. The road distance is 1964.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Dresden without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 50m and costs €320 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Santander to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dresden bus from?

Santander to Dresden bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dresden train from?

Santander to Dresden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Dresden?

The best way to get from Santander to Dresden is to bus which takes 36h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €500 and takes 27h 11m.

Where does the Santander to Dresden bus arrive?

Santander to Dresden bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Santander to Dresden train arrive?

Santander to Dresden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Dresden is 1964 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Santander to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Santander and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Dresden by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Fly Santander Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SDR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 29m
€111–277
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BIO - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
11h 10m
€96–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
20h 50m
€323–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Santander
36h 20m
Drive 1,964.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Dresdencar 1,964.4 km
18h 19m
€309–446
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BIO - DRS
8h 56m
€126–449
Fly Santander Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane SDR - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 53m
€98–283
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BIO - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 26m
€155–432
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
27h 11m
€338–501

Santander to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

20h 50mAverage Duration

€323Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Dresden.

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Distance: 1,791.6 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Dresden, Germany?

Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Santander to Dresden once daily, and the journey takes 36h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 27h 11m.

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