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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price |
18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration Fastest 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Leuven:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Leuven costing on average $43 (€34).
A flight is $74 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Leuven costing on average $101 (€80).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn to go to Leuven by train.
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