How to travel from Aachen to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $74.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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Flight

$101

Average price

$60

Average price

Cheapest

$345

Average price

8h 16m

Average total duration

7h 46m

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30m

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9h 32m

Average total duration

9h 2m

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30m

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5h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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SWISS

Most popular airline

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from Aachen to Dresden

How to get from Aachen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:45PM12h05
Aachen
06:50AMDresden
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:45PM12h05
Aachen
06:50AMDresden
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:45PM12h05
Aachen
06:50AMDresden
$501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:30AM16h45
Aachen
04:15AMDresden
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:05AM17h25
Aachen
08:30PMDresden
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:40PM16h40
Aachen
10:20AMDresden
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Dresden:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Aachen to Dresden is approximately 333 miles (537 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Dresden is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Arriva NL to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with SWISS to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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