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 55m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dresden is 674 km. The road distance is 504.9 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 which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €180.

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 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 which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €500 and takes 4h 35m.

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 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Stuttgart to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1938+ 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf11 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
5h 46m
€70–176
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Dresden505.2 km
6h 6m
€25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Dresden central stationN42 / ...
7h 32m
€36–79
Drive 504.9 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dresden504.9 km
4h 26m
€71–103
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)STR - DRS
4h 35m
€185–501
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
6h 44m
€55–180
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbf
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe3
9h 53m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3h 55m
€142–373
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
5h 16m
€91–276
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)MUC - DRS
5h 32m
€151–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
5h 10m
€120–314

Stuttgart to Dresden by train

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Distance: 674.2 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 twice daily. Tickets cost €29–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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