How to travel from Erfurt to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Erfurt and Dresden is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Erfurt to Dresden by 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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Train

Take the train to Dresden-Neustadt.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
Operated byFlixBus-de+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Dresden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Erfurt and Dresden is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Erfurt and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Dresden is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Dresden, 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 Erfurt and Dresden. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Erfurt and Dresden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Erfurt and Dresden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Erfurt and Dresden. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Erfurt and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Erfurt and Dresden. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Dresden-Neustadt. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dresden is Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dresden. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) 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 Erfurt and Dresden. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Erfurt to Dresden

Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Dresden

Transport options from Erfurt to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€60($60)
hourly231km (143 miles)
Bus
3hrs
once daily228km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€29($29)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Dresden

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

DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dresden
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dresden
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Dresden