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Compare bus and train for Dresden to Halle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Halle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Halle:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Halle costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Halle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Halle
How to get from Dresden to Halle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Halle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM2h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM2h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1652 · S58:11 AM1h46Dresden Hbf9:57 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2440 · S311:22 AM1h58Dresden Hbf1:20 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
16512 · S5X10:12 AM2h15Dresden Hbf12:27 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
16516 · S5X12:12 PM2h15Dresden Hbf2:27 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:15 PM2h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM2h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:45 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Halle:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Halle costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Halle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Halle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Halle(Saale) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Halle, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Halle by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Halle by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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