How to travel from Barcelona to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, and a train costs an average of €368.

Distance: 864 miles (1392 km)

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€113

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€371

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5h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €110.

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

A bus is €3 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Dresden costing on average €113.

A bus is €261 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Dresden costing on average €371.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 3m.

Bus takes on average 28h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 AM34h25
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    12:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1161One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 AM34h25
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    12:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1161One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 3039
    6:45 PM2h30
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:15 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    3:45 PM31h15
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station
    1281One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    3:45 PM31h21
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    11:06 PMDresden Hbf
    1281One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM29h10
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 133
    3:25 PM2h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    6:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    1411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticLX1953+SwissLX966+Deutsche BahnIC 2273 · 16531
    9:40 AM10h54
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:34 PMDresden Hbf
    1731One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1813 · LH1946+Deutsche BahnIC 2273 · 16531
    1:25 PM7h09
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:34 PMDresden Hbf
    1761One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €110.

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

A bus is €3 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Dresden costing on average €113.

A bus is €261 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Dresden costing on average €371.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 3m.

Bus takes on average 28h 5m.

The distance from Barcelona to Dresden is approximately 864 miles (1392 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Dresden is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, Buzz, Malta Air, Vueling, Swiss, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Dresden:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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