How to get from Erfurt to Dresden

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What is the best way to travel from Erfurt to Dresden?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Dresden from Erfurt. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 35m
£10
£11
4
Train
1h 56m
£13
£20
60
Car
2h 20m
£12
£16
7

What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Erfurt?

You can reach Dresden with just £10 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £10
Thursday
Friday
from £13
Saturday
Sunday

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    11:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    03:40
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    07:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    04:20
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    07:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    17:00
    Erfurt
    19:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 12m
    0
    20:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:38
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 4m
    0
    20:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:30
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 20m
    0
    05:23
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    08:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 12m
    0
    05:23
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 59m
    0
    20:18
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:17
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 56m
    0
    22:24
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    00:20
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    05:27
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 7m
    0
    06:28
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    09:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Erfurt
    17:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    17:00
    Erfurt
    19:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Erfurt
    22:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    20:30
    Erfurt
    23:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

What are the fastest trips from Erfurt to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Erfurt in just 1h 56m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 2h 4m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 56m
Saturday
Sunday

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 4m
    0
    20:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:30
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 12m
    0
    20:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:38
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 50m
    0
    06:53
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    09:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £28
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 12m
    0
    05:23
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    17:00
    Erfurt
    19:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    04:20
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    07:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    03:40
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    07:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    11:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 56m
    0
    22:24
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    00:20
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 59m
    0
    20:18
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    22:17
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 7m
    0
    06:28
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    09:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    05:27
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Erfurt
    17:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Erfurt
    22:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    17:00
    Erfurt
    19:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Erfurt
    09:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Erfurt to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Erfurt and Dresden?

In Erfurt, you will usually depart from Central Station, Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop or Vieselbach Train Station, while in Dresden you will be arriving at Train Station, Reitbahnstraße Bus Station or Reick Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dresden from Erfurt? With 10 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Erfurt and Dresden, you can pay as low as £10 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Dresden in just 1h 56m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Erfurt and Dresden are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Erfurt and Dresden is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erfurt-Weimar Airport or to Freital, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at Dresden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Erfurt to Dresden?

The most popular companies between Erfurt and Dresden, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Erfurt to Dresden

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Erfurt to Dresden. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Erfurt to Dresden

How can I reach Dresden from Erfurt?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Dresden from Erfurt.

How far is Dresden from Erfurt?

The distance between Erfurt and Dresden is 189.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Erfurt and Dresden?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 47 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Erfurt to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden with just £10 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dresden in just 1h 56m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Erfurt and to Dresden

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Erfurt and to Dresden. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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