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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Osnabrück
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 €40, while a flight costs an average of €437.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price | €437 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Osnabrück
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Osnabrück, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Osnabrück:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Osnabrück costing on average €105.
A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Osnabrück costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 5h 37m 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 Osnabrück
How to get from Dresden to Osnabrück by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Osnabrück is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:15 AM 8h15 Dresden 7:30 PM Osnabrück €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:15 AM 8h15 Dresden 7:30 PM Osnabrück €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:45 PM 8h10 Dresden 6:55 AM Osnabrück €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:15 AM 8h15 Dresden 6:30 PM Osnabrück €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Osnabrück:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Osnabrück costing on average €105.
A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Osnabrück costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Osnabrück as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Osnabrück by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane to go to Osnabrück by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane.
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