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.
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 Dresden → Rostock if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dresden Hbf.
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dresden (DRS).
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Take the bus to Dresden Neustadt station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | €110($110) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €315($315) | every 4 hours | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, Fly | 5h 5m | €320($320) | every 4 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | €27($27) | 4 times a week | 423km (263 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €59($59) | on demand | 444km (276 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dresden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.