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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bonn to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $56, while a flight costs an average of $504.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$504 Average price | $139 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Bonn to Dresden:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $448 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $504 (€412).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€114) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.66 (€-31.62). 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.
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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.
6:40 AM10h25Bonn5:05 PMDresden$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:40 AM10h25Bonn5:05 PMDresden$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:40 AM10h25Bonn5:05 PMDresden$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:40 AM13h15Bonn3:55 PMDresden$361One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM11h45Bonn7:25 AMDresden$391One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM14h25Bonn8:45 PMDresden$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Dresden:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $448 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Dresden costing on average $504 (€412).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 9 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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