- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
15 h 10 m
Average duration
15 h 44 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Venice will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $139 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Venice:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Venice costing on average $124 (€102).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Venice costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 49m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Venice buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 9:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h30 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h10 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 21h10 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 21h30 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h25 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h50 | 6:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h15 | 8:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 21h10 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 20h50 | 4:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h55 | 11:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h10 | 12:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h00 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h40 | 4:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h40 | 6:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h20 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h25 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h10 | 6:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h50 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h55 | 8:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h35 | 7:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h35 | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h25 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dresden to Venice run on average 18 times per day, taking around 14h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 15h 10m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 15h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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Venice Piazzale Roma, Venice -> Venezia Santa Lucia Station, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to Venice buses use the Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Venice 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.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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