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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 $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. 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 $61, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Dresden:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $92 (€76).
A bus is $467 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $527 (€431).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Flight takes on average 11h 48m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€76) compared to roughly $138 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 6h 19m 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 · FlixBus8:20 PM12h40Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM12h40Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 600 · ICE 1557+
RJ 2886:42 AM7h02Innsbruck Hbf1:44 PMDresden Hbf$661One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1600+
RJX19981 · RB54+
REX 26:56 AM8h38Innsbruck Hbf3:34 PMDresden Hbf$661One-way5 transfers 
RJ 288 · ICE 600 · ICE 15576:42 AM7h02Innsbruck Hbf1:44 PMDresden Hbf$731One-way2 transfers- S 4 · RJ 288 · ICE 600 · ICE 15576:22 AM7h22Innsbruck1:44 PMDresden Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM14h55Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße1:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM10h20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 AM11h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Dresden:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $716 (€585) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Dresden costing on average $776 (€635).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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