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Compare train and bus for Basel to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 19m. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$93 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest |
8h 49m Average total duration Fastest 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:30 PM11h15Basel Bad Bhf11:45 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM14h10Basel, Bahnhof8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · IC 24419:16 AM7h22Basel SBB4:38 PMDresden Hbf$1961One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain10:40 AM12h20Basel, Bahnhof11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station$911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain10:40 AM12h26Basel, Bahnhof11:06 PMDresden Hbf$911One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:30 PM11h35Basel Bad Bhf12:05 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM13h10Basel, Bahnhof7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM13h25Basel, Bahnhof4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM15h50Basel, Bahnhof12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$891One-way1 transfer
U25877+
LH1065 · LH682:45 PM8h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:15 PMDresden Airport$8621One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Dresden:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Dresden costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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