How to travel from Dresden to Hagen, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Hagen is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dresden to Hagen by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse and then to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Hagen

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Hagen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Dresden and Hagen is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Dresden and Hagen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Hagen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Hagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Hagen. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dresden and Hagen with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and FlixTrain run train services between Dresden and Hagen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dresden and Hagen. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dresden to Hagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dresden and Hagen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Hagen. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hagen is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hagen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dresden and Hagen. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Hagen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Hagen

Transport options from Dresden to Hagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€180($180)
hourly564km (351 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train3h 10m
€230($230)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€165($165)
every 2 hours708km (440 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 10m
€150($150)
every 2 hours723km (449 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof + 1 similar
6hrs
€140($140)
every 2 hours678km (421 miles)
Train6h 45m
€120($120)
once daily614km (382 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€33($33)
6 times a week781km (485 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€88($88)
on demand533km (331 miles)

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Airports near Hagen

The following major airports near Hagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Hagen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Hagen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Hagen