How to travel from Darmstadt to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darmstadt to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $168.

Distance: 237 miles (383 km)

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$72

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$46

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$252

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5h 17m

Average total duration

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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

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

FlixBus
06:15AM7h50
Darmstadt
02:05PMDresden
$601One-way
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FlixBus
06:15AM7h50
Darmstadt
02:05PMDresden
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:15AM7h50
Darmstadt
02:05PMDresden
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Darmstadt and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Darmstadt to Dresden is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darmstadt to Dresden costing on average $31 (€25).

A train is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Dresden costing on average $168 (€136).

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

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Darmstadt to Dresden is approximately 237 miles (383 km).
The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Dresden is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Darmstadt, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darmstadt to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darmstadt to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Darmstadt 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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