How to Travel from
Basel to Dresden
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Basel to Dresden
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (738 km)
6 h 11 min
738 km.
from $40
Fastest
Plane from Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 11 min
738 km.
from $9.63
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99
Citylines
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$16.54
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$330.79
Plane from Basel to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$343.51
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$470.74
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$597.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74
Plane from Basel to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$572.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$623.41
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$572.52
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Basel SBB to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.95–$165.39
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
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:
$36.90–$54.71
ÖBB
Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Basel SBB to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.12–$254.45
Train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
11h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$279.90
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:
$41.98–$59.80
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:
$9.54–$12.09
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Basel to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dresden?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dresden is to rideshare which costs $46.05 and takes 8h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dresden?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dresden?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Dresden?
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.
Is there a direct flight between Basel and Dresden?
There are no direct flights between Basel and Dresden. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 45m and costs $130.43 - $510.87 .
How far is it from Basel to Dresden?
The distance between Basel and Dresden is 860 km. The road distance is 740.6 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Dresden without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 50m and costs $141.30 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Dresden?
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Basel to Dresden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Basel to Dresden bus from?
Basel to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Dresden train from?
Basel to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel to Dresden?
The best way to get from Basel to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 50m and costs $141.30 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $532.61 and takes 5h 38m.
Where does the Basel to Dresden bus arrive?
Basel to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.
Where does the Basel to Dresden train arrive?
Basel to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Can I drive from Basel to Dresden?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dresden is 741 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Basel to Dresden.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dresden?
Book your Basel to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Dresden?
Book your Basel 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 Basel to Dresden?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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