- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Prague Vaclav Havel Airport for Dresden on Mon, Jun 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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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(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 50m 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, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, City Lines.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 8:30 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 10:30 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h55 | 2:25 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h35 | 2:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 12:30 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 4h55 | 5:25 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 4h40 | 8:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 3:30 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 3h05 | 9:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 9:30 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 10h55 | 8:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1h55 | 2:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h05 | 12:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:10 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.
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
World-famous treasury in Dresden Castle displaying exquisite jewels, goldsmith works, and court treasures of the Saxon rulers.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a refined riverside setting.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic, with some of Dresden’s most iconic urban views.
Dresden’s traditional central square, important for city life, markets, and seasonal events such as the famous Striezelmarkt.
Historic bridge with superb old town skyline views, especially popular for sunrise, sunset, and riverfront photography.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus, and marzipan, protected as a Dresden specialty and especially famous during Advent.
Traditional Saxon sheet cake with layers of dough, quark filling, and a custardy egg-butter topping; one of Dresden’s best-known pastries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, often served with red cabbage and dumplings; a classic regional comfort dish found in traditional inns.
Established upscale seafood and fine-dining restaurant near the Frauenkirche, known for polished service and an elegant setting.
Well-known historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive atmospheric cellar near the old town landmarks.
Popular Bavarian beer hall in central Dresden with hearty German dishes, Augustiner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly to staff.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague Vaclav Havel 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.

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