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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Dresden, Germany

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Ten ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Dresden

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Dresden

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$607.57
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$949.33
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.23–$13.92

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Sheffield to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
23h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$58.23

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$113.92
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$54.43
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$54.43

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.02
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$11.39

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Brussels South to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
13h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$126.58

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dresden is to fly and train which costs $86.96 - $260.87 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs $86.96 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dresden central station via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dresden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dresden is 1274 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs $391.30 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dresden bus from?

Edinburgh to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dresden train from?

Edinburgh to Dresden train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dresden?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dresden is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $70.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $391.30 - $652.17 and takes 17h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $282.61 and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dresden bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Dresden?

Dresden is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:50 in Edinburgh and 12:50 in Dresden.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dresden train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dresden train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Dresden Airport Airport?

easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Dresden Airport Airport.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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