How to travel from Stralsund to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Stralsund and Dresden is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Dresden.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stralsund and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Stralsund to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Stralsund and Dresden is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Stralsund and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stralsund to Dresden is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stralsund and Dresden. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stralsund to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Railjet run train services between Stralsund and Dresden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Stralsund and Dresden. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stralsund and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 7h 25m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stralsund and Dresden. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stralsund to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 5h 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 Stralsund and Dresden. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stralsund to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stralsund and Dresden

Transport options from Stralsund to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€100($100)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf5h 10m
€82($82)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 45m
€330($330)
every 4 hours1,248km (776 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
3 times a week475km (295 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€61($61)
on demand460km (286 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