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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 9m. 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 $39, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bratislava to Dresden:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Dresden costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 4h 34m 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 Bratislava to Dresden
How to get from Bratislava to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
03:00 AM6h00Bratislava9:00 AMDresden$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 03:00 AM6h00Bratislava9:00 AMDresden$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W67037+21846 · RJ 1736:00 AM5h07Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport11:07 AMDresden Hbf$1551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- R 681 · EN 442 · RJ 178 · BUS 1017810:50 PM12h30Bratislava hlavná stanica11:20 AMDresden$491One-way3 transfers
LE1216 · LE2321:05 PM12h31Bratislava hlavná stanica1:36 AMDresden Hbf$581One-way1 transfer- RJ 276 · EC 4581:58 PM7h00Bratislava hlavná stanica8:58 PMDresden Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:50 PM6h20Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy6:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 PM6h10Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)1:45 AM8h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy10:25 AMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$551One-way1 transfer
- W67037+S85 · IC 21756:00 AM6h28Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport12:28 PMDresden Hbf$1281One-way2 transfers
- W67037+S85 · IC 21776:00 AM8h28Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport2:28 PMDresden Hbf$1311One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Dresden:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Dresden costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD).
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