How to travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €76.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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€65

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€35

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€297

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7h 19m

Average total duration

6h 49m

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30m

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8h 14m

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7h 44m

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4h 34m

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1h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Düsseldorf to Dresden

How to get from Düsseldorf to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM9h55
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
05:10PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM9h01
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:00AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW9022
06:15PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
07:25PMDresden Airport
$1881One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:38PM6h22
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:00PMDresden-Neustadt station
$741One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:38PM6h30
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:08PMDresden Hbf
$741One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:38PM8h57
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM8h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:40AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$491One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2005+Lufthansa CitylineLH2124
09:25AM3h05
Dusseldorf Airport
12:30PMDresden Airport
$5431One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2001+Lufthansa CitylineLH2124
08:25AM4h05
Dusseldorf Airport
12:30PMDresden Airport
$5431One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2013+Lufthansa CitylineLH2126
12:55PM2h50
Dusseldorf Airport
03:45PMDresden Airport
$5431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Dresden:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Dresden costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $66 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Dresden costing on average $96 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 7m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Dresden is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Dresden is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, CityJet to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Air Baltic.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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