How to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Oberhausen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $113 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, while a flight costs an average of $607.

Distance: 298 miles (480 km)

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$607

Average price

$113

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$102

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4h 12m

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2h 12m

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15h 26m

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14h 56m

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6h 26m

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen is a bus with an average price of $113 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Oberhausen:

A bus is $494 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Oberhausen costing on average $607 (€496).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Oberhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Oberhausen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $113 (€93) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.70 (€-9.57). The journey takes 14h 56m versus 6h 26m 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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from Dresden to Oberhausen

How to get from Dresden to Oberhausen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:22 AM7h20
    Dresden
    4:42 PMOberhausen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:22 AM7h20
    Dresden
    4:42 PMOberhausen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:22 AM6h52
    Dresden
    4:14 PMOberhausen
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:22 AM7h20
    Dresden
    6:42 PMOberhausen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    1:22 PM7h20
    Dresden
    8:42 PMOberhausen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:22 PM7h20
    Dresden
    10:42 PMOberhausen
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Oberhausen

Travel to Oberhausen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Oberhausen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Oberhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen is a bus with an average price of $113 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Oberhausen:

A bus is $494 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Oberhausen costing on average $607 (€496).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Oberhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 26m.

The distance from Dresden to Oberhausen is approximately 298 miles (480 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Oberhausen is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Oberhausen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Oberhausen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Oberhausen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Oberhausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Oberhausen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberhausen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Oberhausen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Arnhem, Duisburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oberhausen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oberhausen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are usually sufficient to explore Oberhausen's main attractions, including the Gasometer, Centro shopping mall, and the Sea Life Aquarium.

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