How to travel from Rostock to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Dresden is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rostock 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 DresdenRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dresden (DRS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden Neustadt station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Dresden.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Rostock and Dresden is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Rostock and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Dresden is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rostock and Dresden. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rostock and Dresden with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Rostock and Dresden. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Rostock and Dresden. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rostock and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Rostock and Dresden. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rostock to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Rostock and Dresden. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Rostock to Dresden

Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Dresden

Transport options from Rostock to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€110($110)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,176km (731 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, Fly5h 5m
€320($320)
every 4 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€27($27)
4 times a week423km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€59($59)
on demand444km (276 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