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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 $78, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$529 Average price | $161 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg 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 Brussels to Dresden:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $133 (€109).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 6m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€109) compared to roughly $152 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€15). The journey takes 10h 36m 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 · FlixBus4:15 PM15h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 681:35 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport3:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
4537:22 PM13h07Brussels-Midi8:29 AMDresden Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
ICE 15 · ICE 598 · IC 204910:25 AM8h13Brussels-Midi6:38 PMDresden Hbf$861One-way2 transfers- ICE 13 · ICE 690 · IC 24418:25 AM8h13Brussels-Midi4:38 PMDresden Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM16h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM16h30Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$231One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM15h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way1 transfer
SN2579+21878 · RJ 3836:20 AM8h47Brussels Airport3:07 PMDresden Hbf$1461One-way2 transfers- LH5631+
LH21281:45 PM5h25Brussels Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$1611One-way1 transfer - LH2128+LH562712:45 PM6h25Brussels Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$1611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Dresden:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Dresden costing on average $133 (€109).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 6m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Buzz, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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