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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 $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m 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 $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $45.
A bus is $367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $404.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. 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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 1541 · RJX 25112:47 AM7h20Dortmund Hbf8:07 AMDresden Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 1541 · RJX 25112:47 AM7h20Dortmund Hbf8:07 AMDresden Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH421910:00 AM3h35Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+FlixBus9:35 AM7h50Dortmund Hbf5:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$431One-way1 transfer- ICE 523 · ICE 15554:00 AM7h43Dortmund Hbf11:43 AMDresden Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 23 · ICE 1028 · ICE 741 · S74:22 AM8h06Dortmund Hbf12:28 PMDresden Hbf$491One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 AM7h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:25 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM7h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way0 transfers
- LH2017 · LH21283:30 PM3h45Dusseldorf Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
- LH2124+LH41079:30 AM4h05Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
- LH2001 · LH21248:30 AM5h05Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Dresden:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $45.
A bus is $367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Dresden costing on average $404.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- 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 FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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