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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $501.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $501 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 27m Average total duration 13h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Brussels to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Dresden:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $154 (€129).
A bus is $435 (€365) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $501 (€421).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 27m.
Tickets start at around $154 (€129) compared to roughly $148 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5 (-€4). The journey takes 8h 13m versus 7h 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 Brussels to Dresden
How to get from Brussels to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 15h35 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 15h35 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH2128+LH55814:25 PM 3h20 Brussels Airport 7:45 PM Dresden Airport $263 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 17 · ICE 594 · IC 2045
2:25 PM 8h25 Brussels-Midi 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf $96 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 13 · ICE 1651
8:25 AM 9h18 Brussels-Midi 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf $96 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 17 · ICE 1657
2:25 PM 9h20 Brussels-Midi 11:45 PM Dresden Hbf $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 16h30 Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) 8:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $49 1 One-way 2 transfers 
(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)6:30 PM 15h55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 10:25 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) $78 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL1771+IC 21796:15 AM 10h13 Brussels Airport 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf $167 1 One-way 2 transfers- KL1700 · KL1771+IC 2571 · 16527
6:15 AM 12h19 Brussels Airport 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf $185 1 One-way 3 transfers - SN2581+IC 2571 · 16527
9:40 AM 8h54 Brussels Airport 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf $198 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Dresden:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $154 (€129).
A bus is $435 (€365) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $501 (€421).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 27m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Buzz, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
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