Getting to Dresden Elbland

Tips for planning your trip

Off to Dresden!

A convenient way to travel to the state capital

Dresden Elbland can be reached from all directions. Travel in an environmentally friendly and comfortable way by train, at your own pace by car, cheaply by long-distance coach – and, of course, by plane too. You’re also welcome to use the timetable information provided by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe to get around Dresden easily by public transport.

View from the S-Bahn window of the Elbe, Frauenkirche and Dresden's old town skyline on arrival.

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The MOBI services provided by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB)

Flexible and sustainable

DVB’s MOBI service offers you a wide range of environmentally friendly ways to explore Dresden. It comprises a wide range of transport options, including trains, buses, funiculars, ferries, MOBIbikes, MOBIcargobikes for carrying larger loads, MOBIcars for those needing more space, and the on-demand MOBIshuttle service in certain areas of the city. Over 60 MOBI points allow you to switch seamlessly between these modes of transport and offer additional services such as e-bike charging points and public Wi-Fi.

Family with two children at Weißes Roß stop in Radebeul, ready to ride the Lößnitzgrundbahn through Dresden Elbland.

A Trip to the Elbe Region

Discover this picturesque region in an eco-friendly and convenient way using our well-connected public transport network. Whether by bus or train – we offer a wide range of options for exploring the beauty of the Elbland region. You can also reach all destinations in the Elbland region quickly and easily via well-developed roads and motorways.

Tip: With Sachsenauskunft, you can get real-time information on journey times for trains, buses, trams and ferries. Plan your journeys not only within Saxony, but also discover connections across Germany at a glance.

By public transport

S-Bahn line S1: From Dresden, this line takes you directly to Radebeul, Coswig and Meissen, past vineyards and along the River Elbe.

Line 4 (Dresden – Weinböhla): The ‘Kultourlinie 4’ connects Laubegast, a district of Dresden, with the picturesque town of Weinböhla via Radebeul and Coswig on a unique route stretching almost 30 kilometres. This tram line is not only the longest, but also one of the most fascinating routes from a cultural perspective.

Tip: Use the FAIRTIQ ticket app. A simple swipe on your smartphone checks you in and out, whilst the app automatically calculates the best ticket for your journey through Dresden’s Elbland region. FAIRTIQ also reminds you to check out, so you can enjoy your journey.

By car

From the north (Berlin): Take the A13 towards Dresden. At the Dresden-Nord motorway junction, join the A4 towards Chemnitz/Leipzig and follow the signs to the Elbland towns.

From the east (Wrocław, Görlitz): Take the A4 towards Dresden. The A4 takes you straight to the eastern edge of the Elbland region. Take the relevant exits for Meissen, Radebeul or other destinations in the Elbland region.

From the south (Prague): Coming from Prague, take the D8/A17 towards Dresden. After crossing the border, follow the signs for Dresden.

From the west (Leipzig, Chemnitz): Coming from Leipzig on the A14, change onto the A4 towards Dresden at the Nossen motorway junction. If travelling from Chemnitz, take the A4 directly towards Dresden.