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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mainz to Dresden

Composite routes from Mainz to Dresden

Cheapest
4 h 5 min
Car
487 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h 10m
Once daily
$49.37–$69.62
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Lufthansa
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$139.24–$531.63
Condor Flugdienst
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$45.57–$215.18
Train operators
Found: 1
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 47m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$113.92
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 53m
Twice daily
$35.76
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to rideshare which costs $30.71 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Mainz to Dresden?

The distance between Mainz and Dresden is 523 km. The road distance is 495.9 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $86.96 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt takes 4h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dresden bus from?

Mainz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dresden train from?

Mainz to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Dresden?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $86.96 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $336.96 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Mainz to Dresden bus arrive?

Mainz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Mainz to Dresden train arrive?

Mainz to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Dresden is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Mainz to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Dresden?

Book your Mainz to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Dresden?

Book your Mainz to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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