How to travel from Siegen to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Siegen and Dresden is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Siegen to Dresden by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siegen and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Siegen to Dresden by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Siegen and Dresden is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Siegen and Dresden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siegen to Dresden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Siegen and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siegen and Dresden. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siegen to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Siegen and Dresden. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Siegen and Dresden. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siegen and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Siegen and Dresden. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Siegen and Dresden. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Dresden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siegen and Dresden

Transport options from Siegen to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 10m
€175($175)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf, plane3h 45m
€195($195)
hourly651km (404 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf, plane4h 10m
€150($150)
hourly729km (453 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 15m
€235($235)
every 2 hours585km (363 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 40m
€245($245)
every 2 hours746km (464 miles)
Train
6hrs
€100($100)
every 3 hours627km (390 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€26($26)
twice daily501km (312 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt central train station7h 45m
€36($36)
twice daily614km (382 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€82($82)
on demand496km (308 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