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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dortmund to Dresden:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $313 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Dresden
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.
- FlixBus1:15 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH21249:30 AM2h55Dusseldorf Airport12:25 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 20472:28 PM6h23Dortmund Hbf8:51 PMDresden Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
- IC 204912:28 PM6h25Dortmund Hbf6:53 PMDresden Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
- ICE 547 · RJ 17711:46 AM5h21Dortmund Hbf5:07 PMDresden Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:20 AM7h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:25 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM9h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:00 PM7h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$711One-way0 transfers
LH2017 · LH21283:30 PM3h35Dusseldorf Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer- LH2001+LH21248:30 AM3h55Dusseldorf Airport12:25 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
- LH4105+LH21248:30 AM3h55Cologne Bonn Airport12:25 PMDresden Airport$5141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Dresden:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $313 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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