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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 449 miles (724 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$110 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg 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 Lausanne to Dresden:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Dresden costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $331 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Dresden costing on average $435 (€351).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
Tickets start at around $110 (€89) compared to roughly $254 (€205) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144 (€116). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 8h 49m 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.
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How to get from Lausanne to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:20 AM18h20Lausanne7:40 PMDresden$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:20 AM18h20Lausanne7:40 PMDresden$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:05 PM15h50Lausanne10:55 AMDresden$1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:45 AM16h30Lausanne3:15 AMDresden$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Dresden:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Dresden costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $331 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Dresden costing on average $435 (€351).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Travel with Swiss to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dresden by bus.
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