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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m 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 |
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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 $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Dresden costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
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.
FlixBus8:55 PM6h35Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:55 PM6h35Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
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21842 · RJ 1736:00 AM5h07Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport11:07 AMDresden Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
Other options
RJ 270 · RJ 4787:58 PM6h52Bratislava hlavná stanica2:50 AMDresden Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
RJ 274 · RJ 1703:58 PM7h21Bratislava hlavná stanica11:19 PMDresden Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
RJ 276 · EC 4581:58 PM7h00Bratislava hlavná stanica8:58 PMDresden Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:45 PM6h10Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 PM6h20Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy6:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)1:45 AM8h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy10:25 AMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$431One-way1 transfer
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21858 · RJ 1756:00 AM7h07Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport1:07 PMDresden Hbf$1051One-way2 transfers
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21878 · RJ 3836:00 AM9h07Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport3:07 PMDresden Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Dresden:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Dresden costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 24 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 Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD).
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