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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 1m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$53 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Berlin -> Prague) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava)1:35 PM8h12Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)9:47 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$551One-way1 transfer
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- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)9:35 PM14h19Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$491One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:50 PM6h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:00 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 171 · EC 2799:10 AM6h52Dresden Hbf4:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1371One-way1 transfer
- RJ 1751:10 PM6h52Dresden Hbf8:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1571One-way0 transfers
- RJ 173 · EC 28111:10 AM6h52Dresden Hbf6:02 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$1571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM8h45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:05 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM8h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:00 PMBratislava, Most SNP$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM8h51Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:41 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bratislava:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bratislava costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Racic Eurobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
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