How to Book Train Travel From Dresden to Stuttgart
Book train travel from Dresden to Stuttgart for a great way to visit one of the most popular spa towns in Europe. Train travel is a fast, efficient and affordable way to experience these two towns rich in history. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Dresden to Stuttgart.
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Book Your Train Travel From Dresden to Stuttgart
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Decide on the type of tickets you need. An affordable city-to-city ticket can easily be purchased online on the German Railways Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also purchase tickets by phone by calling 011 (+49) 1805 996633. If you prefer to go in person, tickets are also available at either of the two train stations in Dresden.
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Book moderately priced Rail Passes on the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also call (877) RAIL PASS.
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Pick your preferred travel time. An InterCity Express train with several stops will take about ten hours. A high-speed train will take about seven and a half hours.
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Purchase a Eurail Rail Pass if Stuttgart is not your final destination. There are many Rail Pass packages available, but the cheapest fares can be found over the Internet.
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Choose a Eurail Select Pass to create your own customized train trip to three, four or five bordering countries. Six-, eight-, or ten-day passes include an additional free day of travel.
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Save money. There are Youth (for those 26 years of age or younger) or Saver versions of most Eurail Rail Passes.
Know Your Destination
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Make sure you are at the right train station in Dresden. There are two stations in Dresden--the main station and the northern station, Dresden-Neustadt.
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Board your train. If you decide you want a couchette (sleeper) you might still be able to purchase one. Check with the conductor. He'll even bring you blankets and a pillow.
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Tips & Warnings
Book train travel online for the fastest, easiest, cheapest route.
Buy a Bahncard for 12 months of 50 percent discounted travel on Rail Passes and tickets in Germany.
Book a comfy couchette and snooze away during the ride. Arrive refreshed with a whole day in Stuttgart to enjoy and explore.
First-class carriages on ICE trains have all sorts of fun things to do. There are movies on video screens and even a fax machine if you need it.
All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
