How to travel from Erfurt to Dresden

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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€39

Average price

€18

Average price

Cheapest

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

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30m

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Erfurt to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM2h35
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
12:25PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM2h35
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
12:25PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1555
09:49AM1h54
Erfurt Hbf
11:43AMDresden Hbf
$981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 696 · IC 2447
08:29AM2h10
Erfurt Hbf
10:39AMDresden Hbf
$721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1747
05:17PM2h02
Erfurt Hbf
07:19PMDresden Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 92 · EC 133 · IC 2179
02:02PM2h25
Erfurt Hbf
04:27PMDresden Hbf
$851One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM4h15
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
11:10AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM3h50
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
05:10PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:15PM3h30
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
05:45PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Dresden costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Erfurt to Dresden is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Dresden is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Abellio GmbH to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt 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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