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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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€31 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Dresden to Prague by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
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