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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Saalfeld/Saale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 34m 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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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Saalfeld/Saale
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Saalfeld/Saale as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with Leo Express to go to Saalfeld/Saale by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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