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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 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 €5.
Distance: 165 km
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€33 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Dresden to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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Bus RB31 · 18002 · 62009
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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.

There are 2 travel options from Dresden to Berlin: coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Berlin is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €1 compared to other travel options to Berlin:
A train is €6 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €8 from Dresden to Berlin.
The quickest way to travel between Dresden and Berlin is by train, which takes on average 1 h 42 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 165 km from Dresden to Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Berlin is:
- Around 79 coaches per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Berlin from Dresden as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dresden to Berlin:
- Coaches mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Trains from Dresden to Berlin most often leave from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Berlin:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Infobus for coaches to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Dresden to Berlin tickets on Omio for €13.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Bahn DE or Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Berlin by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Dresden to Berlin tickets on Omio for €5.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 79 direct coaches a day to Berlin with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Bahn DE or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Berlin 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 route.
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