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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kaiserslautern to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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 Kaiserslautern to Dresden:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Dresden costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $246 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kaiserslautern to Dresden costing on average $296 (€242).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Kaiserslautern to Dresden
How to get from Kaiserslautern to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:40 AM8h40Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:40 AM8h40Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH628:45 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport9:45 AMDresden Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
Other options
4116 · ICE 276 · ICE 15675:34 PM7h07Kaiserslautern Hbf12:41 AMDresden Hbf$1621One-way2 transfers
4140 · ICE 374 · ICE 7599:37 AM6h10Kaiserslautern Hbf3:47 PMDresden Hbf$1821One-way2 transfers
4102 · ICE 690 · ICE 165110:34 AM7h12Kaiserslautern Hbf5:46 PMDresden Hbf$1821One-way2 transfers
LH665:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMDresden Airport$2941One-way0 transfers
LH6810:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:00 PMDresden Airport$2941One-way0 transfers
LH98+
LH21249:15 AM3h10Frankfurt am Main Airport12:25 PMDresden Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Dresden:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Dresden costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $246 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kaiserslautern to Dresden costing on average $296 (€242).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kaiserslautern and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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