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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $555.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $555 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 Nijmegen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Nijmegen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Nijmegen:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $162.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $555.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84. The journey takes 11h 15m versus 7h 31m 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 Nijmegen
How to get from Dresden to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 13h40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 9:55 AM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 13h40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 9:55 AM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW90237:45 PM 1h10 Dresden Airport 8:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport $173 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2442 · 89896+
20036+IC 36771:00 PM 9h35 Dresden Hbf 10:35 PM Nijmegen station $67 1 One-way 3 transfers - STR 7 · IC 2442 · 89896+20036
12:51 PM 9h44 Dresden 10:35 PM Nijmegen station $71 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 1556 · ICE 120 · IC 3079
2:11 PM 8h36 Dresden Hbf 10:47 PM Nijmegen station $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 AM 11h20 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 7:30 PM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:30 PM 11h45 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 5:15 AM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:15 PM 12h00 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:15 AM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH69+
LH9946:10 AM 4h05 Dresden Airport 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $348 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH2125 · LH2306
1:35 PM 3h30 Dresden Airport 5:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $359 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH2123 · LH2304
9:25 AM 3h35 Dresden Airport 1:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $359 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Nijmegen:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $162.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $555.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Nijmegen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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