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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 6m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Dresden:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Dresden costing on average $170 (€136).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Friedrichshafen to Dresden
How to get from Friedrichshafen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM11h25Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM11h25Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof12:05 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
17711 · 78920 · ICE 1006 · ICE 16519:07 AM8h36Friedrichshafen Stadt5:43 PMDresden Hbf$1671One-way3 transfers
Other options
17711 · 78920 · ICE 506 · ICE 16519:07 AM8h36Friedrichshafen Stadt5:43 PMDresden Hbf$1671One-way3 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM9h05Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof5:15 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Dresden:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Dresden costing on average $170 (€136).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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