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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 an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Dresden to Bratislava:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bratislava costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 5h 40m 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 Dresden to Bratislava
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
75905107:30 PM7h00Dresden2:30 AMBratislava$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 75905107:30 PM7h00Dresden2:30 AMBratislava$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:50 PM6h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:00 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
(Berlin -> Prague) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava)1:35 PM8h12Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)9:47 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$481One-way1 transfer
- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)9:35 PM14h19Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM6h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:45 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM7h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bratislava:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bratislava costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Leo Express to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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