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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$527 Average price | $117 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $51.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $408.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 6h 32m 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 Düsseldorf
How to get from Dresden to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 PM8h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 PM8h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH19769:35 AM2h50Dresden Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4971One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixTrain4:15 AM8h59Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$711One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain8:15 AM9h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:15 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:05 AM9h10Dresden, Bf Neustadt5:15 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:00 PM8h45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM11h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM16h46Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:45 PMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)$511One-way1 transfer
- LH2125 · LH20262:15 PM5h25Dresden Airport7:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$4771One-way1 transfer
- LH2123 · LH20169:35 AM5h05Dresden Airport2:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$4871One-way1 transfer
- LH67 · LH786:40 PM3h25Dresden Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport$5021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $51.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $408.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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