Getting Around, Dresden Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Dresden, Saxony, Germany)

Dresden is tucked away on the eastern side of the country, which makes reaching it by means other than air travel a little difficult. However, bus transport operated by Eurolines provides international connections by road, while an efficient railway service around the Dresden area offers travel from a large number of regional, national and international destinations.

All ground transportation options are considerably slower than flying into Dresden Klotsche Airport, which is by far the most convenient option.

Dresden Klotsche Airport (DRS) / Arriving by Air

Situated north-east of the city centre, Dresden Klotsche Airport is the facility by which the majority of international visitors will travel to the city of Dresden. The airport maintains connections with a large number of domestic destinations, as well as a good selection of major European cities.

From the airport to the city, passengers can take advantage of direct and frequent rail transport, with speedy trains regularly departing. The city of Dresden can also be reached by a combination of bus and tram transport, or if convenience is a higher priority, taxi travel is also available.

Car Rental

Dresden is served by the E50 and E4 autobahns, making access between it and neighbouring cities, easy and uncomplicated. A rental vehicle can give you the opportunity to travel to some destinations that you might not have ordinarily considered, although visitors are advised to exercise caution in the unfamiliar driving environment.

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Buses, Coaches and Trams

Germany can be reached from other European countries via Eurolines bus transport, and once in the country, visitors can take connecting services to Dresden. The city operates its own public bus service, which together with a popular tram service, provides affordable travel to a large proportion of the city's total area.

Taxis

The majority of taxis in Dresden operate on metered fare systems and can be booked by telephone, picked up from taxi stands or hailed in the street. At the airport, visitors will find a taxi transport stand situated directly outside of the terminal building.

Trains

Dresden is served by two railway stations - Hauptbahnhof on Wiener Platz, and Dresden Neustadt in Schlesischer Park. Visitors can access either station from a variety of regional and national destinations, with some international travel connections also available. Services from Berlin take two hours 20 minutes, while those from Frankfurt take five hours. Both of these services travel daily, throughout the day.