How to Travel from
North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden
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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany → Dresden, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden
Composite routes from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden
Cheapest
4 h 13 min
Car
510 km.
from $28
Other
7 h 6 min
432 km.
from $134.78
3 h 45 min
Train, Plane
431 km.
from $213.21
4 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
431 km.
from $158.89
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
431 km.
from $161.91
Route Navigator North Rhine-Westphalia - Dresden
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Gurlittstraße
Gurlittstraße, 103 м
103 м
Turn left onto Colonatenweg
Colonatenweg, 153 м
153 м
Turn right onto Kleine Schwerter Straße
Kleine Schwerter Straße, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto Schwerter Straße
Schwerter Straße, 12 м
12 м
Turn left onto Kleine Schwerter Straße
Kleine Schwerter Straße, 311 м
311 м
Turn right onto Wittbräucker Straße
Wittbräucker Straße, 1 km 961 м
1 km 961 м
Continue onto Aplerbecker Marktplatz
Aplerbecker Marktplatz, 288 м
288 м
Turn left onto Köln-Berliner Straße
Köln-Berliner Straße, 206 м
206 м
Turn right onto Köln-Berliner Straße
Köln-Berliner Straße, 2 km 693 м
2 km 693 м
Keep right and take B 1 toward Unna
Unna, B 1, 81 km 986 м
81 km 986 м
Keep right and take A 33, B 480 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg
Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg, A 33, B 480, 158 м
158 м
Keep left and take A 33 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn
Bielefeld, Paderborn, A 33, 337 м
337 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Kassel
Kassel, A 44, 30 km 190 м
30 km 190 м
Keep right and take B 252 toward Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen
Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen, B 252, 334 м
334 м
Keep left and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Ostwestfalenstraße and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Ostwestfalenstraße, Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 3 km 199 м
3 km 199 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg
Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg, B 7, 178 м
178 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Warburg
Warburg, B 7, 39 м
39 м
Turn slight right onto B 7
20 km 981 м
20 km 981 м
Turn left onto K 50
4 km 73 м
4 km 73 м
Keep right onto K 50
30 м
30 м
Turn slight right onto B 83
3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Turn left onto K 48
225 м
225 м
Turn left onto K 48
2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right onto Grebensteiner Straße
Grebensteiner Straße, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto In der Selle
In der Selle, 4 km 220 м
4 km 220 м
Turn sharp right
123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße
Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße, 5 km 800 м
5 km 800 м
Turn left onto Mündener Straße
Mündener Straße, 6 km 663 м
6 km 663 м
Keep right and take B 496 toward Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum
Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum, B 496, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Turn left onto Am Feuerteich and drive toward Bahnhof, Innenstadt
Am Feuerteich, Bahnhof, Innenstadt, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Turn right onto Hedemündener Straße and take A 7 toward Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden
Hedemündener Straße, Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden, A 7, 10 km 516 м
10 km 516 м
Turn left onto Elleröder Straße and drive toward Stockhausen, Atzenhausen
Elleröder Straße, Stockhausen, Atzenhausen, 4 km 161 м
4 km 161 м
Continue onto K 73 and drive toward Friedland
Friedland, 2 km 589 м
2 km 589 м
Turn left onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 2 km 579 м
2 km 579 м
Turn right onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 3 km 216 м
3 km 216 м
Turn right onto L 3238 and drive toward Witzenhausen
Witzenhausen, 1 km 527 м
1 km 527 м
Turn left onto B 27
361 м
361 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
149 km 1 м
149 km 1 м
Keep left onto A 38 and drive toward Dresden, Leipzig, München
Dresden, Leipzig, München, 64 km 148 м
64 km 148 м
Keep right and take A 14 toward Dresden, Görlitz
Dresden, Görlitz, A 14, 66 km 452 м
66 km 452 м
Keep left onto A 14 and take A 4 toward Görlitz, Dresden
Görlitz, Dresden, A 4, 21 km 848 м
21 km 848 м
Keep right and take B 6 toward Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ
Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 610 м
2 km 610 м
Turn right onto Meißner Landstraße and take B 6 toward Zentrum, GVZ
Meißner Landstraße, Zentrum, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 465 м
2 km 465 м
Continue onto Hamburger Straße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur
Hamburger Straße, VW-Manufaktur, 1 km 176 м
1 km 176 м
Continue onto Schäferstraße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum
Schäferstraße, VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum, 1 km 475 м
1 km 475 м
Turn sharp left onto Hertha-Lindner-Straße
Hertha-Lindner-Straße, 233 м
233 м
Turn right onto Ostra-Allee
Ostra-Allee, 319 м
319 м
Turn right onto Kleine Brüdergasse
Kleine Brüdergasse, 157 м
157 м
Turn left onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 62 м
62 м
Turn right onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 58 м
58 м
Turn right onto Schloßstraße
Schloßstraße, 46 м
46 м
Turn left onto Rosmaringasse
Rosmaringasse, 71 м
71 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne East to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$556.94
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$531.63
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$544.28
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$303.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$253.16
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$54.43
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$113.92
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$139.24
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$202.52
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borsdorf(Sachs)
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$48.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
The cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $41.30 and takes 5h 58m.
What is the fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
The fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $92.39 - $423.91 .
Is there a direct train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden?
No, there is no direct train from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
How far is it from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden is 512 km. The road distance is 594.2 km.
How do I travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden without a car?
The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train from?
North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $92.39 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 7h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 13m.
Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train arrive?
North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
Yes, the driving distance between North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden is 594 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden.
How do I get a train ticket from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
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Where can I stay near Dresden?
There are 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.
Can I share a ride from North Rhine-Westphalia to Dresden?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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