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Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

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4 h 34 min
557 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

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Cheapest
By car (557 km)
4 h 34 min
557 km.
from $30
Fastest
Plane from Gelsenkirchen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 34 min
557 km.
from $7.27
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
3 h 37 min
463 km.
from $211.36
Train via Berlin
6 h 59 min
464 km.
from $135.22
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
4 h 39 min
463 km.
from $227.13
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 6 min
463 km.
from $168.42
Train, Plane (Train to Cologne Bonn Airport)
5 h 44 min
463 km.
from $180.16
Train
9 h 43 min
464 km.
from $106.83

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$483.46
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Elsterwerda, Bahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$61.07
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$82.70
Train from Bochum Central Station to Elsterwerda
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden is to bus which costs $45.65 - $92.39 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $97.83 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden is 550 km. The road distance is 561.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 59m and costs $52.17 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Dresden train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 59m and costs $52.17 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $92.39 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $163.04 - $597.83 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden?

It is currently 12:28 at both, Gelsenkirchen and Dresden.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Dresden train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Dresden is 562 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Dresden train 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.
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