How to travel from Dresden to Wiesbaden, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Wiesbaden is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dresden to Wiesbaden by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WiesbadenDresden if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Wiesbaden Hbf.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and then to Mainz central train station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Wiesbaden.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance490km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Wiesbaden

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Wiesbaden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Dresden and Wiesbaden is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dresden and Wiesbaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Wiesbaden is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dresden and Wiesbaden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Dresden and Wiesbaden. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dresden to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Mainz central train station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Odri run regular bus services between Dresden and Wiesbaden. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 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 Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Wiesbaden Hbf. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Wiesbaden is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Wiesbaden. The distance is around 490km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Wiesbaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Dresden to Wiesbaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Wiesbaden

Transport options from Dresden to Wiesbaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€120($120)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Train to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof5h 20m
€130($130)
every 4 hours537km (333 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€40($40)
5 times a week625km (389 miles)
Bus to Mainz11h 15m
once a week734km (456 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€65($65)
on demand490km (304 miles)

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Airports near Wiesbaden

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Wiesbaden
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Wiesbaden