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737 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Dresden

Composite routes from Basel to Dresden

Cheapest
6 h 10 min
Car
737 km.
from $40

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Citylines
Website
FlixBus
Website
9h 40m
Once daily
$59.78–$86.96
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
1h 29m
4 times a week
$7.07–$11.96
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
2h
Once a week
$10.33–$14.13
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
KLM
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
4h
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$467.39
easyJet
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$44.57–$282.61
Lufthansa
Website
2h 58m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$510.87
Eurowings
Website
1h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$402.17
Swiss
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$173.91–$1,086.96
Train operators
Found: 6
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Railjet
Website
ÖBB
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 47m
Hourly
$59.78–$70.65
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Railjet
Website
2h 22m
Once daily
$31.52–$46.74
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
ÖBB
Website
9h 53m
Once daily
$152.17–$217.39
05 17 17
05 17 17
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ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 22m
Every 4 hours
$35.87–$51.09
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
2h 17m
Twice daily
$8.15–$10.33
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
8h 37m
Once daily
$46.05
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

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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