How to travel from Dresden to Berlin

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Berlin 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €1.

Distance: 165 km

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€28

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€15

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2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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2h 38m

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from Dresden to Berlin

How to get from Dresden to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    12:25 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    2:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    12:25 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    2:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2274
    5:35 AM1h32
    Dresden Hbf
    7:07 AMBerlin Hbf
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn16538 · Bus SEV · 96538 · ICE 904
    11:12 PM7h18
    Dresden Hbf
    6:30 AMBerlin Hbf
    281One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2172
    5:35 PM1h33
    Dresden Hbf
    7:08 PMBerlin Hbf
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2174
    3:35 PM1h32
    Dresden Hbf
    5:07 PMBerlin Hbf
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    5:25 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    7:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    6:55 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    9:15 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    10:25 AM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    12:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH65 · LH202
    3:15 PM5h40
    Dresden Airport
    8:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3431One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH63 · LH190
    10:55 AM5h00
    Dresden Airport
    3:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    4371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2123+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4064
    9:35 AM3h30
    Dresden Airport
    1:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    4421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Dresden to Berlin.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Berlin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Berlin:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Berlin costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 14m.

The Dresden to Berlin distance is approximately 165 km.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Berlin is:
  • Around 81 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Berlin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 81 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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