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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $681 Average price | $406 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 21m Average total duration 21h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg 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 Stockholm:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $122 (€99).
A train is $561 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $681 (€551).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 43m.
Bus takes on average 21h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Stockholm
How to get from Dresden to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM23h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM23h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2129 · LH24207:45 PM3h55Dresden Airport11:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$8781One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM24h35Dresden, Bf Neustadt10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1411One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM23h15Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM24h20Dresden, Bf Neustadt8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1611One-way1 transfer
IC 2176 · 21897+
D845081:35 PM9h15Dresden Hbf10:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2161One-way2 transfers
IC 2174 · 21913+
D845083:35 PM7h15Dresden Hbf10:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2181One-way2 transfers
IC 2178 · 21881+
D8450811:35 AM11h15Dresden Hbf10:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Stockholm:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $122 (€99).
A train is $561 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stockholm costing on average $681 (€551).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 43m.
Bus takes on average 21h 51m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Stockholm 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Stockholm by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
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