Travel Information

Getting there

By plane

Dresden can be reached directly through its international airport with direct bus and train connections to downtown. A good alternative is the airport in Berlin that can be reached by train within 90 minutes (select "Flughafen BER" and "Dresden Hbf" for start and final destination). Berlin offers much more connections (typically at a lower price). Other alternatives are the airports near Leipzig or in Prague. These take somewhat more time for traveling to Dresden but could be useful in some cases.

By train

Dresden has two main train stations. The one closer to the venue and to downtown is "Hauptbahnhof". We recommend traveling with Deutsche Bahn and adding some extra time to the proposed travel duration.

By bus

Flixbus is the major provider for bus trips to Dresden from and to nearer destinations within Europe. Somewhat cheaper than train, it might be less comfortable at some point. Anyway, essentially all busses start or end near the main train station.

By car

Several major highways from Leipzig, Chemnitz, Berlin, Prague, or Wrocław meet near Dresden.

Currency

The national currency is Euro. Credit cards are accepted in most places but it is recommended to carry some cash for streetfood, beergardens or restaurants in more remote places (when hiking, for instance).

Information for foreign participants

Foreign participants must be in possession of a valid identity card or passport when entering Germany. As a rule, EU citizens do not require a visa. Participants from countries requiring a visa should contact the Federal Foreign Office or the German consular or diplomatic representations in their home country for further information.

As a conference participant you can request an invitation letter by e-mail to png2026@ipfdd.de.

Please attach to your e-mail a well readable copy of your passport with your name, date of birth and passport number. Please check also your personal information on the registration to assue that our invitation letter will be accepted at the consulate.

Invitation letters will only be sent by e-mail and only to participants who are registered for the conference and have submitted a contribution (presentation or poster).

No invitation letters will be sent after the registration deadline.