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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hengelo and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Dresden?

The distance between Utrecht and Dresden is 690 km. The road distance is 697.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 51m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Utrecht to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Dresden bus from?

Utrecht to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Dresden train from?

Utrecht to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Dresden?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 8h 51m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Utrecht to Dresden bus arrive?

Utrecht to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Utrecht to Dresden train arrive?

Utrecht to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Dresden is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Utrecht to Dresden.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht to Dresden by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 57m
€100–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Dresden central stationbus N69
12h 40m
€35–85
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbftrain 77
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
8h 51m
€88–212
Drive 697.9 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Dresdencar 697.9 km
6h 29m
€123–177
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane AMS - DRS
6h 40m
€206–423
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 20m
€102–318
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane AMS - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
7h 52m
€87–292
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
10h 31m
€79–177
Train via Heilbad Heiligenstadt
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
11h 44m

Utrecht to Dresden by train

55Weekly Trains

8h 51mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Hengelo and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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