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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Dresden:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $375 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $405 (€334).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Dresden
How to get from Hanover to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 PM5h45Hanover Central Station9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:15 PM5h45Hanover Central Station9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH4077+
LH21226:05 AM2h55Hannover Airport9:00 AMDresden Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 24458:37 AM4h14Hanover Hbf12:51 PMDresden Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
IC 2035 · IC 2235 · ICE 15579:36 AM4h11Hanover Hbf1:47 PMDresden Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
ICE 843 · 21857 · IC 21758:31 AM3h57Hanover Hbf12:28 PMDresden Hbf$921One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM5h35Hanover Central Station9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM5h55Hanover Central Station4:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM6h00Hanover Central Station5:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$271One-way0 transfers
LH47 · LH687:00 PM4h10Hannover Airport11:10 PMDresden Airport$4521One-way1 transfer
LH49 · LH626:00 AM4h20Hannover Airport10:20 AMDresden Airport$4521One-way1 transfer
LH2061 · LH21283:15 PM3h50Hamburg Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$5091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Dresden:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $375 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $405 (€334).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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