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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $445.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $445 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Heilbronn:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Heilbronn costing on average $149.
A bus is $395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Heilbronn costing on average $445.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 8h 1m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dresden to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 AM 9h40 Dresden 7:30 PM Heilbronn $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 AM 9h40 Dresden 7:30 PM Heilbronn $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 AM 9h40 Dresden 7:30 PM Heilbronn $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 AM 9h40 Dresden 8:30 PM Heilbronn $36 1 One-way 0 transfers9:00 PM 12h45 Dresden 9:45 AM Heilbronn $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Heilbronn:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Heilbronn costing on average $149.
A bus is $395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Heilbronn costing on average $445.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Heilbronn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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