How to travel from Maastricht to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Maastricht to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €80.

Distance: 350 miles (564 km)

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€80

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€39

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€128

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8h 30m

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10h 51m

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10h 21m

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6h 43m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Dresden:

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Dresden costing on average €80.

A bus is €96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Dresden costing on average €135.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 10h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Maastricht and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Maastricht to Dresden among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €48. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 6h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Maastricht to Dresden

How to get from Maastricht to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Maastricht to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:10 PM10h15
    Maastricht
    8:25 AMDresden
    481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:10 PM10h15
    Maastricht
    8:25 AMDresden
    481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:10 PM10h15
    Maastricht
    8:25 AMDresden
    481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:10 AM12h55
    Maastricht
    10:05 PMDresden
    651One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht to Dresden

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 Maastricht to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Maastricht and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Dresden:

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Dresden costing on average €80.

A bus is €96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Dresden costing on average €135.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 10h 51m.

The distance from Maastricht to Dresden is approximately 350 miles (564 km).
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Dresden is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Dresden:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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