How to travel from Rotterdam to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 402 miles (648 km)

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Flight

$101

Average price

$66

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Cheapest

$175

Average price

10h 32m

Average total duration

10h 2m

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30m

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12h 23m

Average total duration

11h 53m

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30m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Buzz

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from Rotterdam to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:50AM12h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    09:35PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $951One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05AM16h30
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    05:35PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 68
    12:20PM1h30
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    01:50PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    08:20AM15h41
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:01AMDresden-Neustadt station
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    08:20AM15h50
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:10AMDresden Hbf
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    09:35AM14h26
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:01AMDresden-Neustadt station
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    08:50PM14h30
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:20AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    08:50PM13h55
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:45AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    07:00PM13h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    08:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2005+Lufthansa CitylineLH2124
    09:30AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:25PMDresden Airport
    $5111One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2001+Lufthansa CitylineLH2124
    08:30AM3h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:25PMDresden Airport
    $5111One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH73 · LH64
    10:35AM3h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    02:10PMDresden Airport
    $5231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Dresden is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average $34 (€28).

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 47m.

Bus takes on average 12h 45m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Dresden is approximately 402 miles (648 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Dresden is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Buzz to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, European Sleeper to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.

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