What is the distance between Kassel and Dresden?

Kassel and Dresden are 185 miles (298 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kassel to Dresden?

If you're headed to Dresden from Kassel, chances are that your bus will depart from Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe) and arrive at Neustadt. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Once in Dresden, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grünes Gewölbe, New Synagogue, Königstraße, Kunsthofpassage and Großer Garten.

Bus Kassel to Dresden from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Kassel to Dresden on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Kassel Grüner Waldweg, Grüner Waldweg 57, Kassel	5h 30m	8:30pm	Dresden	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	5h 45m	7:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	5h 20m	5:05pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	5h 40m	8:05pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	5h	9:35pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Kassel to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $33	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $211	Average Duration4h 29m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $39	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kassel and Dresden?

Stops in Kassel

A
Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
Grüner Waldweg 57, 34121 Kassel, Germany
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B
Kassel Kaufungen
Leipziger Straße 36, 34260 Kaufungen, , Germany
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C
ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe
Wilhelmshöher Allee 253-255, 34131 Kassel, Germany
D
Kassel
Hedwigstraße 16, 34117 Cassel, , Germany

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Karat-S

4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kassel to Dresden by bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kassel to Dresden, as early as possible.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kassel to Dresden?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 29m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures6