The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Dresden
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Dresden will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 29 buses that leave Budapest for Dresden on Thu, Nov 06, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 551 km distance in an average of 8 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 551 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €536 Average price |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Dresden bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 3:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h50 | 5:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h15 | 6:25 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h45 | 6:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h55 | 6:25 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h35 | 7:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h10 | 7:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h40 | 8:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 11h35 | 10:30 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h25 | 1:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h40 | 10:30 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h05 | 1:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h45 | 1:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h15 | 4:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h25 | 2:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h05 | 2:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h55 | 4:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h40 | 4:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h35 | 9:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 10:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h15 | 9:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h25 | 6:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h10 | 6:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h10 | 11:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Dresden
Distance 551 km |
Average bus duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur from Budapest to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Dresden with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Dresden
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 62, 75 Tram: 10, 11
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