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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bolzano to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 train costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $756.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $756 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolzano to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Bolzano to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Dresden:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Dresden costing on average $91.
A train is $709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Dresden costing on average $756.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $176 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129. The journey takes 11h 36m versus 7h 59m 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 Bolzano to Dresden
How to get from Bolzano to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:50 AM 12h15 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:50 AM 12h15 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH9459+LH21284:45 PM 3h00 Venice Marco Polo Airport 7:45 PM Dresden Airport $547 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045
12:34 PM 10h16 Bolzano/Bozen 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJ 86 · ICE 702 · IC 2045 · STR 10
12:34 PM 10h31 Bolzano/Bozen 11:05 PM Dresden $76 1 One-way 3 transfers - RJ 88 · 3496 · 4891 · 74031
10:36 AM 10h44 Bolzano/Bozen 9:20 PM Dresden Hbf $76 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 PM 11h35 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 16h40 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 1:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 12h56 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 12:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
BQ1950+IC 2273 · 165313:25 PM 5h09 Bolzano Airport 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf $278 1 One-way 2 transfers- BQ1950+21926 · RJ 179
3:25 PM 5h42 Bolzano Airport 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf $291 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH9461+LH2124
7:00 AM 5h55 Venice Marco Polo Airport 12:55 PM Dresden Airport $326 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Dresden:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Dresden costing on average $91.
A train is $709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Dresden costing on average $756.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
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