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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 165 km
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€19 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Dresden
Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Dresden.
There are 2 ways to get from Berlin to Dresden: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Dresden is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €2 compared to other travel options to Dresden:
Taking a train costs €6 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €8 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Dresden from Berlin is by train, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 5 min.
The distance from Berlin to Dresden is approximately 165 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dresden is:
- 51 coaches a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Berlin to Dresden as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Dresden:
- Coaches mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dresden at Dresden Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Dresden:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus for coaches to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Berlin to Dresden tickets on Omio for €13.
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, ODEG, Österreichische Bundesbahnen or Bahn DE can take you to Dresden by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Berlin to Dresden for €5.
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Dresden with the following travel companies:
- You can find 51 direct coaches per day to Dresden with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Dresden with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Österreichische Bundesbahnen or Bahn DE with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Dresden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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