How to travel from Kassel to Dresden, Germany

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Dresden-Neustadt.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden central station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kassel and Dresden

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kassel and Dresden

Transport options from Kassel to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
hourly603km (375 miles)
Train to Paderborn Hbf, Fly3h 45m
€205($205)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€85($85)
every 2 hours413km (257 miles)
Train to Dresden Hauptbahnhof5h 15m
€90($90)
once a week368km (229 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€25($25)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€47($47)
on demand355km (220 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