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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bonn to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $497.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$133 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $497 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Bonn to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Dresden:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $133 (€112).
A bus is $444 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $497 (€416).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€112) compared to roughly $99 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$34 (-€28). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 6h 6m 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 Bonn to Dresden
How to get from Bonn to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM 14h15 Bonn 8:35 PM Dresden $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:20 AM 14h15 Bonn 8:35 PM Dresden $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:25 PM 10h25 Bonn 6:50 AM Dresden $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:40 AM 13h15 Bonn 2:55 PM Dresden $57 1 One-way 0 transfers9:15 PM 13h05 Bonn 10:20 AM Dresden $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Dresden:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $133 (€112).
A bus is $444 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $497 (€416).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
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