How to travel from Dresden to Prague

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 117 km

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€28

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€15

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2h 40m

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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from Dresden to Prague

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM1h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    11:40 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Infobus6723687
    6:30 PM2h00
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM1h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:00 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • České dráhyrj 171
    9:10 AM2h15
    Dresden Hbf
    11:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 173
    11:10 AM2h15
    Dresden Hbf
    1:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 175
    1:10 PM2h05
    Dresden Hbf
    3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM1h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM2h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:00 PMPrague, Central Train Station
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM1h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    11:10 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Prague.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Prague including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Prague costing on average €13.

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

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The Dresden to Prague distance is approximately 117 km.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Prague is:
  • Around 45 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Prague 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 Prague:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Racic Eurobus to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Nightjet, Bahn DE, European Sleeper to go to Prague by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Racic Eurobus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Nightjet, Bahn DE, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.

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