The distance between Kassel and Dresden is around 355km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kassel to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS).
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Take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Dresden-Neustadt.
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Take the bus to Dresden central station.
There are several options for getting from Kassel to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Kassel and Dresden is around 355km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Kassel and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kassel to Dresden is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Kassel and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kassel and Dresden. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kassel to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bad Hersfeld. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Kassel and Dresden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kassel and Dresden. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kassel to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Kassel and Dresden. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kassel to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kassel and Dresden. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kassel to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3hrs | €190($190) | hourly | 603km (375 miles) |
Train to Paderborn Hbf, Fly | 3h 45m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €85($85) | every 2 hours | 413km (257 miles) |
Train to Dresden Hauptbahnhof | 5h 15m | €90($90) | once a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €25($25) | once daily | 389km (242 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €47($47) | on demand | 355km (220 miles) |
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
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Radina VIP
The following major airports near Dresden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.