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 fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €210 - €490.

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?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt via Wuerzburg Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dresden is 448 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 which takes 8h 11m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €210 - €490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

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 Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Wuerzburg 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?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 735+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Dresden by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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.

Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane STR - DRS
3h 22m
€210–488
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Dresdenrideshare 504.6 km
6h 6m
€25
Train
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Ec
8h 11m
€113–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 30m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
8h 39m
€118–209
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 53m
€169–447
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus
4h 33m
€117–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1222 / ...
8h 39m
€41–80
Drive 504.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dresdencar 504.3 km
4h 27m
€72–103

Stuttgart to Dresden by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.5 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt via Wuerzburg Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 8h 11m.

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