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Compare train for Dresden to Metzingen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Metzingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,040 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 Kč 1,040, while a flight costs an average of Kč 10,551.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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Kč 1,040 Average price Cheapest | Kč 10,551 Average price | Kč 2,496 Average price | Kč 2,037 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Metzingen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Metzingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Metzingen:
A bus is Kč 1,457 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Metzingen costing on average Kč 2,496.
A bus is Kč 9,512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Metzingen costing on average Kč 10,551.
Other travel options to Metzingen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,040 compared to roughly Kč 2,037 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 998. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Metzingen
How to get from Dresden to Metzingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Metzingen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:22 AM 6h43 Dresden 12:05 PM Metzingen Find prices2 transfers
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5:22 AM 6h43 Dresden 12:05 PM Metzingen Find prices2 transfers
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5:22 AM 6h43 Dresden 12:05 PM Metzingen Find prices2 transfers
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6:11 AM 6h54 Dresden 1:05 PM Metzingen Find prices3 transfers.png)
8:11 AM 6h54 Dresden 3:05 PM Metzingen Find prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Metzingen:
A bus is Kč 1,457 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Metzingen costing on average Kč 2,496.
A bus is Kč 9,512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Metzingen costing on average Kč 10,551.
Other travel options to Metzingen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Metzingen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Metzingen (Württemberg) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Reutlingen, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Metzingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Metzingen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Metzingen by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
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