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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 $37. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $352 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg 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 Aachen to Dresden:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $295 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $352 (€285).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Dresden
How to get from Aachen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus10:20 AM13h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM13h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH75 · LH663:10 PM2h50Dusseldorf Airport6:00 PMDresden Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 26813 · ICE 27 · ICE 16518:51 AM8h52Aachen Hbf5:43 PMDresden Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
- 10909 · 17410 · IC 2155 · ICE 25908:18 AM8h20Aachen Hbf4:38 PMDresden Hbf$1101One-way4 transfers
- 10909 · ICE 621 · ICE 15598:18 AM7h25Aachen Hbf3:43 PMDresden Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM14h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM11h55Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM12h45Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:20 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
LH1977+LH109 · LH661:05 PM4h55Cologne Bonn Airport6:00 PMDresden Airport$3861One-way2 transfers- LH1983 · LH121 · LH686:05 PM5h10Cologne Bonn Airport11:15 PMDresden Airport$3861One-way2 transfers
- LH2017 · LH21283:30 PM3h40Dusseldorf Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$5111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Dresden:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $295 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Dresden costing on average $352 (€285).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Swiss to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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