- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 19 m
Buses per day
17
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $125 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Venice:
A bus is $47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Venice costing on average $125.
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Venice costing on average $139.
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 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Venice buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:50 AM Dresden | 16h50 | 4:40 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Dresden | 16h45 | 5:35 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Dresden | 16h15 | 7:05 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Dresden | 23h20 | 4:50 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h25 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h00 | 6:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 10:40 PM Dresden | 17h00 | 3:40 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Dresden | 18h40 | 5:30 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h35 | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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 | 23h00 | 10:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h25 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 23h00 | 12:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
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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 but you can travel from only $23 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 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 15h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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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.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Official public transport app
Piazzale Roma -> St. Mark's Square, 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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