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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Trains, Carpool and Buses to Dresden from Gelsenkirchen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 55m
£28
£28
2
Car
4h 50m
£38
£38
1
Flight
1h 10m
£64
£239
22

What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?

You can reach Dresden with just £28 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.

Tuesday
Wednesday
from £38
Thursday
from £28
Friday
from £64
Saturday
Sunday
from £38
Monday

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    04:00
    Dortmund Airport
    09:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    23:05
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    09:00
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    23:05
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    09:25
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £64
  • Lufthansa
    4h 0m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £217
  • Air Via
    15h 30m
    0
    17:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £269

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    12:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38

What are the fastest trips from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Gelsenkirchen in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
Wednesday
from 5h 10m
Thursday
from 9h 55m
Friday
from 1h 10m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 50m
Monday

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    04:00
    Dortmund Airport
    09:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    23:05
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    09:00
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    23:05
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    09:25
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £64
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    3h 55m
    0
    14:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:40
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £342
  • Lufthansa
    4h 0m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £217

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    12:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Gelsenkirchen and Dresden?

In Gelsenkirchen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central bus station or Buer Nord Train Station, while in Dresden you will be arriving at Train Station, Neustadt Train Station or Reitbahnstraße Bus 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 Gelsenkirchen? With 2 connections between 2 Train, Flight, Carpool and Bus 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 Gelsenkirchen and Dresden, you can pay as low as £28 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 Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Dresden in just 1h 10m.

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 Gelsenkirchen and Dresden are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Eurowings, 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Herne or to Freital, and look at flights from Dusseldorf 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 Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

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

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Via and 2 more.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

How can I reach Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train, Flight, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Dresden from Gelsenkirchen.

How far is Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden is 465.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gelsenkirchen 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 13 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 79 kgs, and a flight 114 kgs.

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

You can get to Dresden with just £28 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen 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 10m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Gelsenkirchen and to Dresden

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