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Compare train and bus for Karlovy Vary to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Karlovy Vary to Dresden:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Dresden costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlovy Vary to Dresden
How to get from Karlovy Vary to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 PM3h05Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží8:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:05 PM3h05Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží8:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:05 PM3h05Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží8:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 613 · rj 17412:57 PM3h51Karlovy Vary, nádraží4:48 PMDresden Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
Os 7051 · R 605 · rj 3844:46 AM4h04Karlovy Vary, nádraží8:50 AMDresden Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
R 613 · RJ 17412:57 PM3h51Karlovy Vary, nádraží4:48 PMDresden Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)2:00 PM4h55Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží6:55 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$321One-way1 transfer
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)9:00 AM5h25Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží2:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$351One-way1 transfer
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)11:00 AM6h25Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží5:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Dresden:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Dresden costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Dresden by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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