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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Prague:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Prague costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.44 (€-2.87). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 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 Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Berlin -> Prague)9:35 PM1h55Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)11:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Berlin -> Prague)9:35 PM1h55Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)11:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:00 AM1h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:40 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1799:10 PM2h21Dresden Hbf11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$221One-way0 transfers- STR 7 · RJ 1799:02 PM2h29Dresden11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$261One-way1 transfer
- RJX 2518:09 AM2h13Dresden Hbf10:22 AMPrague-Holešovice$321One-way0 transfers
02:20 PM2h10Dresden4:30 PMPrague$141One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:50 PM1h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:40 AMPrague, Central Train Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:50 PM1h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Prague:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Prague costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Comati PSG, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with Railjet, Leo Express, Alibus, České dráhy, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Regional-Express, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity to go to Prague by train.
- 39 direct buses per day with Comati PSG, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International.
- 6 direct trains per day with Railjet, Leo Express, Alibus, České dráhy, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity.
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