How to travel from Dresden to Prague

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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$34

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$20

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$41

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Prague costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dresden and Prague including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Prague among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Prague

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ArdaTur6855942
    2:20 PM2h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ArdaTur6855942
    2:20 PM2h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 AM1h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:40 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 459
    7:08 AM2h17
    Dresden Hbf
    9:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 251
    8:09 AM2h13
    Dresden Hbf
    10:22 AMPrague-Holešovice
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • České dráhyEC 459
    7:08 AM2h17
    Dresden Hbf
    9:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    11:35 AM1h55
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    1:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    7:35 PM1h55
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    9:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    9:35 PM1h55
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    11:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Dresden to Prague

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Dresden to Prague there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 66,74% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Dresden to Prague. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Prague.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Prague including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Prague costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

The distance from Dresden to Prague is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Prague is:
  • Around 45 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Prague:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, City Lines to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Leo Express, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Prague by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, City Lines.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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