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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 52m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 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 Karlsruhe to Dresden:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Dresden costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Dresden
How to get from Karlsruhe to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:15 PM8h25Karlsruhe Hbf8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:15 PM8h25Karlsruhe Hbf8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 276 · ICE 16575:59 PM5h44Karlsruhe Hbf11:43 PMDresden Hbf$1101One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 274 · ICE 889 · 165017:59 PM9h35Karlsruhe Hbf5:34 AMDresden Hbf$371One-way2 transfers
- ICE 70 · ICE 947 · RJ 4796:37 PM8h30Karlsruhe Hbf3:07 AMDresden Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
- ICE 278 · ICE 16553:59 PM5h47Karlsruhe Hbf9:46 PMDresden Hbf$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM9h35Karlsruhe Hbf6:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf12:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM12h10Karlsruhe Hbf5:15 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Dresden:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Dresden costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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