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Compare bus and train for Dresden to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Plzeň:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Plzeň costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
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How to get from Dresden to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Plzeň is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 459 · EX 3587:08 AM3h50Dresden Hbf10:58 AMPlzen hl.n.$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EC 459 · EX 3587:08 AM3h50Dresden Hbf10:58 AMPlzen hl.n.$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
rj 171 · EC 3569:10 AM3h48Dresden Hbf12:58 PMPlzen hl.n.$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 459 · EC 3587:08 AM3h50Dresden Hbf10:58 AMPlzen hl.n.$431One-way1 transfer
RJ 173 · EX 35411:10 AM3h48Dresden Hbf2:58 PMPlzen hl.n.$751One-way1 transfer
RJ 171 · EX 3569:10 AM3h48Dresden Hbf12:58 PMPlzen hl.n.$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Plzeň:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Plzeň costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Plzeň as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Bahn DE to go to Plzeň by train.
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