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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Dresden. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dresden is 675 km. The road distance is 504.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dresden without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 5h 46m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Stuttgart to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Dresden bus from?

Stuttgart to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Dresden train from?

Stuttgart to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dresden is to train via Leipzig which takes 5h 46m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Kornwestheim, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Dresden bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Dresden train arrive?

Stuttgart to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Dresden is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Stuttgart to Dresden.

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

Book your Stuttgart to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Stuttgart to Dresden by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
5h 46m
€66–204
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Dresdenrideshare 504.6 km
6h 6m
€25
Bus via Kornwestheim
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
7h 32m
€28–49
Drive 504.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dresdencar 504.3 km
4h 27m
€71–102
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane STR - DRS
4h 36m
€135–351
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 12N
6h 37m
€50–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 30m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 56m
€157–373
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€86–241
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
6h 7m
€151–377

Stuttgart to Dresden by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.7 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Dresden central station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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