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Compare train and bus for Basel to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $146 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Dresden:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Dresden costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 7h 52m versus 6h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Dresden
How to get from Basel to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h45Basel, Bahnhof1:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$541One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h45Basel, Bahnhof1:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$541One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH2273 · LH2128+
U217568:30 AM10h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:15 PMDresden Airport$6471One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:05 AM14h55Basel, Bahnhof11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station$991One-way2 transfers - FlixBus+FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:05 AM15h01Basel, Bahnhof11:06 PMDresden Hbf$1001One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM13h25Basel, Bahnhof4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM13h10Basel, Bahnhof7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM14h10Basel, Bahnhof8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$651One-way1 transfer
- LH2279 · LH2122+U274555:35 PM15h20EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:55 AMDresden Airport$3311One-way2 transfers
- LH1065 · LH68+U217568:30 AM14h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:00 PMDresden Airport$3551One-way2 transfers
- LH1065 · LH68+
17568:30 AM14h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:00 PMDresden Airport$4471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Dresden:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Dresden costing on average $146.
A bus is $65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Dresden costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 4m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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