How to travel from Kiel to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kiel to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 271 miles (437 km)

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€85

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€45

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5h 58m

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5h 28m

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7h 23m

Average total duration

6h 53m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Kiel to Dresden

How to get from Kiel to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Kiel to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:30AM9h10
Kiel
09:40AMDresden
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:30AM9h10
Kiel
09:40AMDresden
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:30AM9h10
Kiel
09:40AMDresden
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:25AM12h10
Kiel
02:35PMDresden
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $31 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Dresden:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Dresden costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $167 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Dresden costing on average $198 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Kiel to Dresden is approximately 271 miles (437 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Dresden is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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