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Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $780.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $780 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Innsbruck to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Innsbruck to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Dresden:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $707 (€591) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $780 (€652).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€133) compared to roughly $135 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 6h 55m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Dresden
How to get from Innsbruck to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 14h55 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 1:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 14h55 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 1:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH68+LH6351 · LH64293:15 PM 6h55 Innsbruck Airport 10:10 PM Dresden Airport $829 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
ICE 216 · ICE 16558:52 AM 12h53 Innsbruck Hbf 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 186 · RB54 · RE5+ICE 10069:58 AM 7h45 Innsbruck Hbf 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf $77 1 One-way 4 transfers- ICE 1206 · ICE 1008 · ICE 1559
8:20 AM 7h23 Innsbruck Hbf 3:43 PM Dresden Hbf $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 AM 11h10 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 12:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 10h20 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 14h05 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 12:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH2128+LH6347 · LH6389
8:25 AM 11h20 Innsbruck Airport 7:45 PM Dresden Airport $717 1 One-way 2 transfers - OS102 · OS227+IC 2179
8:25 AM 8h03 Innsbruck Airport 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf $768 1 One-way 2 transfers - OS102 · OS227+IC 2571 · 16527
8:25 AM 10h09 Innsbruck Airport 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf $772 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Dresden:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $707 (€591) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $780 (€652).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Dresden by train.
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