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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $73, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$143 Average price | $442 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Pforzheim
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Pforzheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Pforzheim:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Pforzheim costing on average $143 (€120).
A bus is $369 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Pforzheim costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€120) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$49 (-€41). The journey takes 6h 15m versus 5h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Dresden to Pforzheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Pforzheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 AM 13h45 Dresden 3:00 PM Pforzheim $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 AM 13h45 Dresden 3:00 PM Pforzheim $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 AM 13h45 Dresden 3:00 PM Pforzheim $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM 17h15 Dresden 4:00 PM Pforzheim $56 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 PM 17h15 Dresden 3:00 PM Pforzheim $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Pforzheim:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Pforzheim costing on average $143 (€120).
A bus is $369 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Pforzheim costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Pforzheim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Pforzheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Pforzheim by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Pforzheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Pforzheim by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
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