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Compare train and bus for Prague to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 117 km
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2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Prague to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Prague 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 Prague to Dresden.

You can get between Prague and Dresden 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Dresden is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €11 compared to other travel options to Dresden:
A coach is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Dresden costing on average €14.
The fastest way from Prague to Dresden is by coach with an average journey time of 1 h 29 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dresden that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 14 min of travel time.
The Prague to Dresden distance is approximately 117 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Dresden is:
- 42 coaches a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Prague 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 when travelling from Prague to Dresden:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Prague to Dresden depart from Prague, Central Train Station to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Most travellers board their train from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Dresden:
- You can travel between Prague and Dresden by coach with FlixBus or Ourbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €11 with Ourbus from Prague to Dresden.
- You can travel by train between Prague and Dresden with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Bahn DE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet, and you can find Hungarian Railways (MÁV) Prague to Dresden tickets for €6 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Dresden with the following travel companies:
- 42 direct coaches per day with FlixBus or Ourbus.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Bahn DE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dresden as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Dresden from Prague.
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