The distance between Ulm and Dresden is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ulm 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.
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Take the train to Muenchen Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dresden (DRS).
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Take the train to Donauwörth, Nuernberg Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Dresden-Neustadt.
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Take the bus to Dresden Central Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ulm to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Ulm and Dresden is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Ulm and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ulm to Dresden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Dresden. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Donauwörth, Nuernberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
agilis, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn run train services between Ulm and Dresden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Ulm and Dresden. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ulm and Dresden with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 30m.
EuroClub run regular bus services between Ulm and Dresden. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Ulm and Dresden. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €230($230) | hourly | 543km (337 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly | 3h 40m | €205($205) | hourly | 671km (417 miles) |
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane | 4h 15m | €270($270) | hourly | 669km (415 miles) |
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane | 4h 20m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 789km (491 miles) |
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane | 4h 50m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €150($150) | every 2 hours | 589km (366 miles) |
Train via Donauwoerth | 6h 20m | €70($70) | hourly | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | €45($45) | once daily | 644km (400 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €66($66) | on demand | 499km (310 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dresden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.