How to travel from Budapest to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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Bus
Flight

$81

Average price

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$176

Average price

10h 24m

Average total duration

9h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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30m

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5h 5m

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2h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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from Budapest to Dresden

How to get from Budapest to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM8h10
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    7:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ArdaTur6818746
    4:10 AM12h05
    Budapest
    4:15 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 4034
    10:40 AM1h15
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    11:55 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 274 · RJ 170 · BUS 10170
    1:30 PM10h30
    Budapest-Nyugati
    12:00 AMDresden
    $641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 276 · EC 458
    11:30 AM9h28
    Budapest-Nyugati
    8:58 PMDresden Hbf
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 852 · RJX 62 · RJ 244
    9:35 AM10h46
    Budapest-Deli
    8:21 PMDresden Hbf
    $1441One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM8h25
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    7:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM10h00
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    7:25 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM9h05
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    3:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    10:05 AM4h23
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
    10:05 AM6h23
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
    10:05 AM8h23
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    6:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Dresden is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Dresden:

A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Dresden costing on average $32 (€26).

A flight is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Dresden costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 20m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Budapest to Dresden is approximately 342 miles (551 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Dresden is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Nyugati and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Helvetic Airways to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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