How to travel from Geneva to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $173.

Distance: 481 miles (775 km)

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Bus

$133

Average price

$493

Average price

$89

Average price

Cheapest

12h 7m

Average total duration

11h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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3h 0m

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16h 2m

Average total duration

15h 32m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Swiss

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Geneva to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU25182+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
09:30AM4h58
Geneva International Airport
02:28PMDresden Hbf
$1451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35AM18h45
Geneve, Place Dorcière
06:20AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$1001One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2383 · LH2124
09:20AM3h10
Geneva International Airport
12:30PMDresden Airport
$8121One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · ICE 596
10:05AM10h35
Geneva station
08:40PMDresden Hbf
$2061One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108
08:05AM10h33
Geneva station
06:38PMDresden Hbf
$2061One-way
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047
09:54AM10h46
Geneva station
08:40PMDresden Hbf
$2061One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM16h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:25PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$1111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM18h00
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:55PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$1001One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM21h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:25PMDresden, Neustadt Exit
$1311One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU25182+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
09:30AM6h58
Geneva International Airport
04:28PMDresden Hbf
$1501One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU25182+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
09:30AM8h58
Geneva International Airport
06:28PMDresden Hbf
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2385+LufthansaLH1942+Deutsche BahnIC 2273
01:10PM7h18
Geneva International Airport
08:28PMDresden Hbf
$3131One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Dresden costing on average $62 (€50).

A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Dresden costing on average $173 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 35m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Geneva to Dresden is approximately 481 miles (775 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Dresden is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dresden by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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