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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €1.

Distance: 165 km

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€21

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€14

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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

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM2h40
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
12:55PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:30PM2h05
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
07:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRJ 870
06:53AM1h34
Dresden Hbf
08:27AMBerlin Hbf
341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2270
09:35AM1h57
Dresden Hbf
11:32AMBerlin Hbf
291One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 178
10:53AM1h38
Dresden Hbf
12:31PMBerlin Hbf
321One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2178
11:35AM1h57
Dresden Hbf
01:32PMBerlin Hbf
291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h55
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
12:55PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM2h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:00PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM2h05
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
01:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
121One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
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 train with an average price of €1.

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

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Berlin costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 33m.

The Dresden to Berlin distance is approximately 165 km.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Berlin is:
  • Around 83 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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, European Sleeper, Bahn DE, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 82 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Bahn DE, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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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