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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 $78, while a flight costs an average of $612.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $612 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Nijmegen:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $157.
A bus is $534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $612.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71. The journey takes 11h 16m 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.
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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.
11:15 AM11h44Dresden10:59 PMNijmegen$641One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 AM11h44Dresden10:59 PMNijmegen$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 AM11h44Dresden10:59 PMNijmegen$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Nijmegen:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $157.
A bus is $534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Nijmegen costing on average $612.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Nijmegen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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