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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Schweinfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Schweinfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 366 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 366, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,329.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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NOK 366 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,329 Average price | NOK 1,213 Average price | NOK 558 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Schweinfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Schweinfurt:
A bus is NOK 847 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Schweinfurt costing on average NOK 1,213.
A bus is NOK 3,963 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Schweinfurt costing on average NOK 4,329.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around NOK 366 compared to roughly NOK 558 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 192. The journey takes 5h 45m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Schweinfurt
How to get from Dresden to Schweinfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Schweinfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:30 AM 9h10 Dresden 11:40 AM Schweinfurt NOK 351 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

2:30 AM 9h10 Dresden 11:40 AM Schweinfurt NOK 351 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:15 AM 6h55 Dresden 9:10 AM Schweinfurt NOK 396 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

12:30 PM 9h45 Dresden 10:15 PM Schweinfurt NOK 417 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Schweinfurt:
A bus is NOK 847 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Schweinfurt costing on average NOK 1,213.
A bus is NOK 3,963 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Schweinfurt costing on average NOK 4,329.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Schweinfurt as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Schweinfurt Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Schweinfurt.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Schweinfurt by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schweinfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schweinfurt by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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