Written by Celine Fournier, Elsa Holm, Felix Schmidt, Finn Weber, Sandrine Simon
16/09/2025
Виктория Слободян, Pexels
Dresden's primary transport hubs include Dresden Hauptbahnhof, the largest railway station centrally located near the Old Town, and Dresden Airport (DRS), an international airport situated just 9 kilometers north of the city center.
By Air (Dresden Airport - DRS):
Direct flights connect Dresden Airport (DRS) with several European cities. For instance, a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) typically takes over 1 hour, with fares starting from approximately €167 round-trip. Flights from Munich (MUC) are around 55 minutes, starting from €152 round-trip. From Düsseldorf (DUS), flights can take about 1 hour 5 minutes, with prices beginning at €120 round-trip.
Booking flights at least a month in advance, particularly outside peak seasons like October, often yields better prices.
By Train:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is well-integrated into the German and European rail networks, offering connections via high-speed (ICE) and regional trains.
From Berlin: Direct train journeys typically range from 1 hour 42 minutes to 2 hours, with tickets starting from around €5-€25, depending on the operator (e.g., FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn) and how far in advance you book.
From Munich: Train travel usually involves at least one change and takes approximately 4 hours 33 minutes to 5 hours 53 minutes. Fares can start from about €19-€55, with advance booking recommended for better prices.
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA): The train journey typically spans 4 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours, often requiring one change. Tickets may start from €21-€35.
From Prague: Direct trains are available, completing the journey in about 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. Fares generally start from €8-€19.
By Bus:
Long-distance bus services, such as FlixBus, offer an economical way to reach Dresden from numerous German and European cities, with Dresden Central Station (Bayrische Straße) being a main arrival point.
From Berlin: A bus journey typically takes around 2 hours 45 minutes, with tickets often available from €12-€15.
From Munich: Buses can take approximately 6 hours 35 minutes, with fares ranging from €25-€50.
From Prague: Bus travel is relatively quick, about 1 hour 55 minutes, and costs can start from €8-€13.
As with trains, booking bus tickets in advance can lead to significant savings.
By Car:
Renting a car offers flexibility for exploring Dresden and its surroundings. Driving from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden can take approximately 3 hours 49 minutes, with fuel costs estimated between €66-€95.
Various companies also offer private bus and minibus charter services for group transfers, including airport transfers.
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