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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $646.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $646 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Rotterdam:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rotterdam costing on average $164.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rotterdam costing on average $646.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
Tickets start at around $164 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 8h 42m versus 8h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Rotterdam
How to get from Dresden to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Rotterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 699:15 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 699:15 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW90239:05 PM1h10Dresden Airport10:15 PMDusseldorf Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 16536 · S5 · 16342 · ICE 64610:12 PM13h58Dresden Hbf12:10 PMRotterdam Centraal$601One-way6 transfers
- ICE 1552 · ICE 920 · S8 · 200606:11 PM14h03Dresden Hbf8:14 AMRotterdam Centraal$661One-way5 transfers
- ICE 1552 · ICE 920 · 20062 · IC 35246:11 PM14h33Dresden Hbf8:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$661One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM14h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM15h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:10 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM15h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$621One-way1 transfer
- FR 21222:10 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:40 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
LH2123 · LH20149:35 AM3h05Dresden Airport12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$4551One-way1 transfer- LH2123 · LH20169:35 AM5h05Dresden Airport2:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$4551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Rotterdam:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rotterdam costing on average $164.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rotterdam costing on average $646.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Buzz to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Eurowings, Buzz.
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