- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$186
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
23 h 15 m
Average duration
23 h 55 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
960 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Stockholm will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $186.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $672 Average price | $400 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 21m Average total duration 21h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Stockholm:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $120 (€99).
A train is $553 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $672 (€551).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 43m.
Bus takes on average 21h 51m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€99) compared to roughly $400 (€328) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $280 (€230). The journey takes 21h 51m versus 15h 56m 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 Infobus.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 25h12 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Stockholm buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 24h15 | 5:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 24h00 | 5:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 24h35 | 10:05 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 23h20 | 10:05 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 32h20 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 26h20 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 26h05 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 24h25 | 11:40 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dresden to Stockholm run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $82 (€68) but you can travel from only $65 (€54) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 596 miles (960 km) distance in 23h 15m.
Distance 596 miles (960 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€68) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 23h 15m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
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