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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Dresden central station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Trier to Dresden?

The distance between Trier and Dresden is 729 km. The road distance is 619.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Dresden without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Trier to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Dresden bus from?

Trier to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Dresden train from?

Trier to Dresden train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Dresden?

The best way to get from Trier to Dresden is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Trier to Dresden bus arrive?

Trier to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Trier to Dresden train arrive?

Trier to Dresden train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Dresden is 619 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Trier to Dresden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Trier to Dresden?

Book your Trier to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Trier 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 via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 38m
€88–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N367 / ...
10h 10m
€51–75
Drive 619.4 km
1. Drive from Trier to Dresdencar 619.4 km
5h 47m
€88–127
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LUX - DRS
6h 51m
€149–419
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Ec
11h 13m
€128–175
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
6h 20m
€166–372
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
6h 27m
€113–406
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LUX - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 25m
€95–294
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 34m
€134–278

Trier to Dresden by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Dresden central station via Leipzig central train station in around 10h 10m.

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