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Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
CHF8
Average ticket price on Sep 17
CHF8
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 17
12
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden will cost around CHF8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF8.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 12 buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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(Berlin -> Prague)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF19, while a train costs an average of CHF42.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF19 Average price Cheapest | CHF42 Average price | CHF27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden:
A bus is CHF23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden costing on average CHF42.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around CHF19 compared to roughly CHF27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF7. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF15 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Berlin -> Prague) | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 11:35 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 9:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 11:35 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 1:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 11:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 1:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 3:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 1:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 3:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 5:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 5:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 5:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 7:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h35 | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) | 7:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h20 | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF9 but you can travel from only CHF5 by train.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF9 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 53m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 5:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Dresden buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. Use this guide to compare Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station), Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km), Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Elevators, ramps.
Dresden, Neustadt Exit is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Neustadt Exit has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. ATMs are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Ramp access available for wheelchairs.
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