- Must visit
Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
15 h 30 m
Average duration
16 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Dresden will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Dresden without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $121 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 22m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m 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 Venice to Dresden:
A bus is $32 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Dresden costing on average $94 (€94).
A bus is $59 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Dresden costing on average $121 (€121).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 10m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
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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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Dresden buses for today, Friday, July 24. 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 | 10:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 19h20 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h05 | 4:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 17h45 | 2:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 17h25 | 2:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h55 | 4:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h35 | 4:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h55 | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h10 | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 20h25 | 5:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 20h05 | 5:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h45 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 15h30 | 1:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Venice to Dresden run on average 17 times per day, taking around 14h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€47) but you can travel from only $19 (€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 15m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€47) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
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 the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

Most Venice to Dresden buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. Use this guide to compare Venice and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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