How to travel from Berlin to Dresden

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from Berlin to Dresden

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

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

07:00PM2h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

09:35PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof

€201One-way

0 transfers

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07:00PM2h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

09:35PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof

€201One-way

0 transfers

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09:16AM1h50

Berlin Hbf

11:06AMDresden Hbf

€361One-way

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08:26AM2h01

Berlin Hbf

10:27AMDresden Hbf

€361One-way

0 transfers

10:26AM2h01

Berlin Hbf

12:27PMDresden Hbf

€401One-way

0 transfers

11:16AM1h50

Berlin Hbf

01:06PMDresden Hbf

€441One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM2h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

11:35AMDresden, Hauptbahnhof

€201One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM2h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

07:35PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof

€201One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM2h35

Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

05:35PMDresden, Hauptbahnhof

€201One-way

0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Berlin to Dresden

Both bus and train routes provide frequent options for travel between Berlin and Dresden. Traveling by train is about half an hour faster than making the journey by bus. As the cities are less than 200 km apart there are no cost-effective ways of flying from one to the other.

Return journeys from Dresden to Berlin are also available.

Buses from Berlin to Dresden

Flixbus, Eurolines and Infobus offer direct routes between the two cities with journey times of approximately 2.5 hours. There are up to 4 departures an hour starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until around 11:30 p.m. Services operate seven days a week. Departures leave from various points in Berlin city center including the main bus station, Berlin ZOB and Tegel Airport. Arrivals are at Dresden Hauptbahnhof on Bayerische Strasse. Taxis are available near all departure points.

Trains from Berlin to Dresden

Deutsche Bahn trains run from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof with direct trains departing every two hours from the early hours of the morning until around 9:00 p.m. Direct routes have a journey time of slightly less than 2 hours. There are one to two other departures an hour on routes that involve connections at Elsterwerda-Biehla, Leipzig, Cottbus or Senftenberg, with these journeys taking up to 3 hours. Berlin Hauptbahnhof is centrally located on Europlatz near the River Spree and enjoys good links to the city's extensive transport network of U and S-Bahn trains, trams and local buses. Night bus routes operate at weekends. Dresden station is located near the old city and connected to local bus routes and four tram lines. Taxi ranks and car rental desks are located at both stations.

How to get from Berlin to Dresden

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Berlin to Dresden there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 75,67% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Berlin to Dresden. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $11

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Berlin to Dresden. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $21

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