How to travel from Wiesbaden to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Dresden is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wiesbaden to Dresden by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train via Frankfurt Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt Hbf and then to Dresden-Neustadt.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dresden central station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Dresden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Dresden is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden to Dresden is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Dresden. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

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

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Wiesbaden and Dresden. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Wiesbaden and Dresden. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hofheim am Taunus Bahnhof and Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Dresden. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Dresden Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wiesbaden and Dresden. The distance is around 491km (305 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 Wiesbaden to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Dresden

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Frankfurt Hbf + 1 similar
5hrs
€120($120)
every 2 hours533km (331 miles)
Train5h 15m
€130($130)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€30($30)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€65($65)
on demand491km (305 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