How to get to Dresden

1. Things to know before arriving in Dresden
2. How to get to Dresden
3. Public transport in Dresden – How to get around Dresden
4. Cost of living in Dresden
5. Saving money in Dresden
6. Accommodation for students in Dresden
7. Neighbourhoods of Dresden - The most important districts of Dresden
8. Nightlife in Dresden - A guide to nightclubs and going out in Dresden
9. Typical Dresden Cuisine
10. What to do in Dresden
11. Places to visit around Dresden
12. Dresden in 3 days - What to see in Dresden in 3 days

By now, you should be almost ready to leave for Dresden... so let’s check the different options you have to get to this amazing German city! You can choose among plane, train, bus and Blablacar but of course you need to consider which country you're leaving from and choose the best option for you!

Plane

Dresden Airport (DRS)

This airport is one of the nearest to the city, but not always the cheapest one. You can fly there from most European countries using Airlines such as Lufthansa, Eurowings or Germania among others.

From the airport to the city

Taking the suburban train is the easiest and comfortable way, as the train station is located in the same terminal. The line S2 is going every half an hour and the train connects the airport with all the main railway stations like Dresden-Neustadt (12 min), Dresden Mitte (16 min) and Dresden Hauptbahnhof(20 min). A one-way ticket costs €2.30 and you can use it for the bus and the tram as well (within one hour).

Facing the terminal, you can find the bus station for buses 77 and 80, the first one brings you to the city centre as well and has a connection with tram 7, which crosses important areas like Albertplatz and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Bus 80 explores more the surroundings of the city centre, for example, Bahnhof Grenz straße or Bahnhof Klotzsche.

Of course, you can always go for a taxi ride, but it is the most expensive option. Anyway, if you feel more comfortable arriving for the first time at your new house in this way, taxis are right in front of the entry/exit. Prices can hange, but a ride to the city centre should cost between €15 and €20.

Leipzig Airport (LEJ)

Leipzig is the biggest city in Saxony and is really close to Dresden. Low cost companies like Ryanair and Easyjet use this airport and the suburban trains S5 and S5X take you directly to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof(15 min). Once you get there, you can take Flixbus for €5 to Dresden (1h20min), or you can contact someone through Blablacar, which usually costs more or less the same.

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF)/ Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL)

Normally you can find really cheap flights to Berlin, to Schönefeld or to Tegel. There you will find a Flixbus station in front of the terminal with a direct connection to Dresden. The tickets cost between €6 and €15, but prices change according to how much in advance you book them. Buying the ticket in advance is usually cheaper and from Berlin, you also have the opportunity to rent a Blablacar, which is around €10.

From both cities, Leipzig and Berlin, you can also take a train, but I wouldn’t recommend it, because travel to Germany by train is quite expensive.

Train and bus

As I was saying, the trains are very expensive in Germany. I suggest you take a bus instead. On this website you can check the cheapest way to get to Dresden, comparing buses and trains options: Omio.

Blablacar

A good and cheap possibility is to share a car with other people. Over the last few years, it has become very popular not only in Germany but also in other European countries. It’s good for the environment and even for your purse, you don’t have to travel alone and when it is a long ride, maybe you can have some adventures with other passengers?! Who knows… Check it here.

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