How to travel from Hanover to Dresden

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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 $27.

Distance: 193 miles (312 km)

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$60

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$31

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$67

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4h 57m

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4h 27m

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5h 58m

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5h 28m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $384 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $415 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Hanover to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM5h45
    Hanover
    7:00 PMDresden
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM5h45
    Hanover
    7:00 PMDresden
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM5h45
    Hanover
    7:00 PMDresden
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:15 PM5h45
    Hanover
    8:00 PMDresden
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:05 PM6h00
    Hanover
    3:05 AMDresden
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:40 AM5h55
    Hanover
    3:35 PMDresden
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $384 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Dresden costing on average $415 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from Hanover to Dresden is approximately 193 miles (312 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Dresden is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Dresden:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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