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Compare train and bus for Katowice to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Katowice to Dresden:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Dresden costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 6h 14m versus 4h 20m 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 Katowice to Dresden
How to get from Katowice to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Katowice to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM6h15Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)5:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM6h15Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)5:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 134 · 18291 · RJ 17710:54 AM6h13Katowice station5:07 PMDresden Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
Other options
- EC 56 · R 76225 · Bus 5822+
KD 695639:00 AM6h33Katowice station3:33 PMDresden Hbf$1071One-way4 transfers - IC 3806 · Bus RE1+
76522+KD 695679:41 AM7h22Katowice station5:03 PMDresden Hbf$1071One-way3 transfers - IC 116 · RJ 1748:09 AM8h39Katowice station4:48 PMDresden Hbf$1591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM7h05Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)3:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 AM8h50Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)12:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM7h50Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Dresden:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Dresden costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Katowice and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Katowice International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Katowice station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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