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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$133 Average price | $493 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest |
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Geneva to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Dresden is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U25182+
IC 2177Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
LH2383 · LH2124Other options
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · ICE 596
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047
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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).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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