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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
One of Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
17 h 10 m
Average duration
19 h 4 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
831 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Dresden will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Dresden without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 516 miles (831 km)
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 48m Average total duration 17h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Dresden:
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Dresden costing on average $258 (€211).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 18m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Dresden buses for today, Monday, June 8. 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 | 10:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 24h05 | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 23h40 | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h35 | 11:25 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 18h35 | 12:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h05 | 5:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h20 | 5:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h30 | 5:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 20h05 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 24h15 | 11:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h35 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 17h10 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 22h20 | 11:25 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 21h50 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 23h30 | 4:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Florence to Dresden run on average 17 times per day, taking around 17h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 516 miles (831 km) distance in 17h 10m.
Distance 516 miles (831 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 17h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 Europe’s leading old master galleries, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens in the Zwinger complex.
The Green Vault is Dresden’s celebrated treasury museum, displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work, and Baroque luxury objects in historic palace rooms.
A major fine arts museum with the New Masters Gallery and sculpture collection, spanning Romanticism to contemporary art in a restored riverside building.
The rebuilt historic square around the Frauenkirche, filled with Baroque-inspired facades and one of Dresden’s top walking areas.
The famous porcelain mural showing Saxon rulers, stretching along Augustusstrasse and one of Dresden’s most photographed streetside sights.
Elegant square framed by the Semperoper, Zwinger, and Hofkirche, offering one of the most impressive urban ensembles in Dresden.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, candied peel, raisins and powdered sugar; Dresden’s most famous specialty and protected regional product, especially traditional at Christmas.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with three layers: yeast or sponge base, quark filling and a buttery egg custard topping; strongly associated with Dresden bakeries and cafés.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, traditionally served with rich gravy and dumplings or red cabbage; a hearty regional Sunday dish found across Dresden.
Established fine-dining address in Dresden, known for modern German cuisine, tasting menus and polished service.
Long-established traditional Saxon restaurant in a rustic atmosphere, known for regional meat dishes, dumplings and local hospitality.
Historic vaulted restaurant near the Frauenkirche serving hearty Saxon and German classics in a distinctive old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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Dresden Bayrische Straße Hauptbahnhof -> Altmarkt Dresden
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