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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $497.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $497 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Dresden:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $456 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $497 (€417).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€89) compared to roughly $91 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15 (-€12). The journey takes 6h 3m versus 5h 41m 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.
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How to get from Dortmund to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 AM 7h05 Dortmund 7:25 AM Dresden $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:20 AM 7h05 Dortmund 7:25 AM Dresden $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM 6h55 Dortmund 6:10 AM Dresden $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM 10h55 Dortmund 9:45 AM Dresden $39 1 One-way 0 transfers1:00 PM 7h35 Dortmund 8:35 PM Dresden $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Dresden:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $456 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $497 (€417).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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