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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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2h 51m

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM1h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
11:40AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:50PM1h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:40AMPrague, Central Train Station
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00AM1h40
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
04:40AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

České dráhyrj 10173 · R 609
09:05AM3h20
Dresden-Neustadt station
12:25PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$611One-way
1 transfer
České dráhyrj 10175 · rj 173
10:05AM3h20
Dresden-Neustadt station
01:25PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$611One-way
1 transfer
České dráhyrj 10171 · rj 171
08:05AM3h20
Dresden-Neustadt station
11:25AMPrague hlavní nádraží
$611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM1h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
11:10AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM2h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
11:30AMPrague, Central Train Station
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM2h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
12:00PMPrague, Central Train Station
$301One-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 ways to get from Dresden to Prague: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Prague is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).

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

Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Dresden to Prague is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Prague that take longer:

Getting to Prague by train takes 2 h 13 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 73 miles (117 km) between Dresden and Prague.

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Prague is:

  • 42 buses a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Prague:

  • Buses mostly leave from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and tend to arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.

The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Prague:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or Racic Eurobus to go to Prague by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ourbus Dresden to Prague tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Bahn DE, ÖBB Nightjet or Hungarian Railways (MÁV) for trains to Prague. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Hungarian Railways (MÁV) Dresden to Prague tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).

Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Prague with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 42 direct buses per day to Prague with FlixBus or Racic Eurobus.
  • You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Prague with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Bahn DE, ÖBB Nightjet or Hungarian Railways (MÁV).

Direct services to Prague tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Berlin, Budapest or Munich. 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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