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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses, Trains and Flights to Dresden from Stuttgart. 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!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 0m
£19
£23
2
Train
5h 41m
£16
£24
40
Car
5h 0m
£18
£28
3
Flight
3h 5m
£135
£238
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What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Stuttgart?

You can reach Dresden with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £25
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £18
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £21

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Condor
    14h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:35
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £161
  • Sunexpress
    11h 40m
    0
    20:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £187
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    5h 55m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £233

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    21:20
    Stuttgart
    02:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 41m
    0
    05:51
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:32
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 30m
    0
    05:02
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:32
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 19m
    0
    00:11
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:30
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:30
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    11:20
    Stuttgart
    16:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £29
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    18h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £168
  • TUIfly
    30h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    21:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    TUIfly
    Economy
    from £177
  • Pegasus Airlines
    14h 30m
    0
    19:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £190

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    14:30
    Stuttgart
    19:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Stuttgart
    14:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    09:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    14:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    5h 55m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £212
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £215
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    11h 50m
    0
    05:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:40
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £241

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    23h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £135
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £219
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    6h 55m
    0
    13:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £254

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 28m
    0
    00:11
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 37m
    0
    05:02
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    05:51
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33

What are the fastest trips from Stuttgart to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Stuttgart in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 3h 10m
Friday
from 5h 20m
Saturday
from 5h 0m
Sunday
from 5h 0m
Monday
from 3h 10m
Tuesday
from 3h 5m
Wednesday
from 5h 48m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £265
  • Lufthansa
    3h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £315
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    5h 55m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £233
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    21:20
    Stuttgart
    02:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    11:20
    Stuttgart
    16:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £29
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:30
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 41m
    0
    05:51
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:32
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 30m
    0
    05:02
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:32
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 19m
    0
    00:11
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:30
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Sunexpress
    11h 40m
    0
    20:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £216
  • Pegasus Airlines
    14h 30m
    0
    19:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £190
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    18h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £168

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Stuttgart
    14:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    14:30
    Stuttgart
    19:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    09:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    14:40
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £215
  • Lufthansa
    3h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £344
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    5h 55m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £212
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    14:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £283
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £219
  • Lufthansa
    6h 15m
    0
    08:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    14:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £300
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    05:51
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 37m
    0
    05:02
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 28m
    0
    00:11
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:39
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    05:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:30
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Stuttgart to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Stuttgart and Dresden?

In Stuttgart, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vaihingen Station or Arnulf-Klett-Platz Bus 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 Stuttgart? With 7 connections between 2 Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight 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 Stuttgart and Dresden, you can pay as low as £16 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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 Lufthansa: you will get to Dresden in just 3h 5m.

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 Stuttgart and Dresden are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, 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 Stuttgart 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 Weilimdorf or to Freital, and look at flights from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Dresden?

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

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa CityLine, Lufthansa, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and 5 more.

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

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

How can I reach Dresden from Stuttgart?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Dresden from Stuttgart.

How far is Dresden from Stuttgart?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dresden is 412.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stuttgart 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 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 70 kgs, and a flight 101 kgs.

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

You can get to Dresden with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart 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 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

More routes to Stuttgart and to Dresden

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

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