How to travel from Lucerne to Dresden

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Travel Information between Lucerne and Dresden

distanceDistance369 miles (595 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$79 - $771
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $79 (€69) • 23 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $771 (€670) • 3 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 369 miles (595 km) by bus, flight or train to Dresden from Lucerne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $79 (€69). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Lucerne to Dresden.

FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Dresden

FAQs: Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to Dresden.
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Travel between Lucerne, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Dresden from Lucerne?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

  • There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Dresden, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/25/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Lucerne and Dresden.

Return travel to Lucerne, Switzerland from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Regional advice

The above information about your return travel to Lucerne, Switzerland was last verified on 5/25/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Lucerne from Dresden.

There are 3 travel options from Lucerne to Dresden: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Dresden is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $79 (€69) compared to other travel options to Dresden:

A bus is $692 (€601) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $771 (€670).

A bus is $55 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $135 (€117).

The fastest way to get to Dresden from Lucerne is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Dresden can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 23 h 30 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 13 h 59 min   on average.

You should expect to travel around 369 miles (595 km) between Lucerne and Dresden.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lucerne to Dresden:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Dresden, Flughafen Station.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Luzern Bhf and arrive in Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with Flixbus to go to Dresden by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Lucerne to Dresden tickets on Omio for $79 (€69).
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline for flights to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cityline Lucerne to Dresden tickets on Omio for $771 (€670).
  • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Dresden by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Lucerne to Dresden for $135 (€117) on Omio.
Looking to extend your trip from Lucerne to Dresden? Many Omio customers who go from Lucerne to Dresden usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Prague or Munich. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Prague or Munich from Dresden, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

Before traveling from Lucerne to Dresden, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket costs $79 (€69) one way on average for this journey.
  • A plane ticket costs $771 (€670) one way on average for this route.
  • A train ticket for this journey costs on average $135 (€117) one way.

But we recommend booking Lucerne to Dresden tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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