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How to get to Dresden from Lyon

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £147.

Distance: 881 km

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Train
Coach
Flight

£138

Average Price

£67

Average Price

Cheapest

£308

Average Price

10h 42m

Average total duration

10h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

18h 5m

Average total duration

17h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

TGV

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Lyon to Dresden

How to get to Dresden from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Dresden is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:3020h20
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
£611One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:3020h20
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
£611One-way
1 change

Fastest

LufthansaLH1079 · LH216
18:503h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
22:05Dresden Airport
£5901One-way
1 change

Other options

TGVTGV 9583+Deutsche BahnICE 1655
10:0111h44
Lyon Part Dieu
21:45Dresden Hbf
£1241One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
21:3020h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
18:05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
£611One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
23:0021h40
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
20:40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
£611One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:2018h45
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
00:05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
£751One-way
1 change
Eurowings EW9413 · EW9042+Deutsche BahnIC 2273
09:2011h07
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
20:27Dresden Hbf
£1531One-way
2 changes
Eurowings EW9413 · EW9042+Deutsche Bahn21910 · RJ 385
09:209h47
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
19:07Dresden Hbf
£1721One-way
3 changes
Eurowings EW9413 · EW9042+Deutsche Bahn21926 · RJ 179
09:2011h47
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
21:07Dresden Hbf
£1721One-way
3 changes

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FAQs: Lyon to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Dresden.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Dresden. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dresden is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £35 compared to other travel options to Dresden:

A coach is £98 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dresden costing on average £133.

Taking a coach costs £15 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £50.

The fastest way from Lyon to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h.

There are alternative travel options to Dresden that take longer:

Coach takes 18 h 15 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 10 h 35 min of travel time.

The distance from Lyon to Dresden is approximately 546 miles.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Dresden is:

  • 15 coaches a day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Dresden as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Dresden:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Dresden:

    • You can travel by coach from Lyon to Dresden with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Lyon to Dresden tickets for £35 on Omio.
    • You can travel to Dresden from Lyon by flight with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Air Baltic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £133 with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Lyon to Dresden.
    • You can travel by train to Dresden from Lyon with TGV INOUI, and you can find TGV INOUI Lyon to Dresden tickets for £216 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Dresden with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct coach with.
    • Direct flight with.
    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dresden as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Dresden from Lyon.

    Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Dresden often also extend their holiday to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Leipzig or Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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