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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $167.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $219 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 33m Average total duration 21h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 London to Dresden:
A flight is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dresden costing on average $111 (€90).
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dresden costing on average $219 (€177).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 21m.
Bus takes on average 21h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Dresden
How to get from London to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM22h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM22h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1477:15 AM1h45London Stansted Airport10:00 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM22h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit$881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM23h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM24h05London, Victoria Coach Station9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$901One-way1 transfer
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IC 21756:40 AM4h48London Gatwick Airport12:28 PMDresden Hbf$891One-way1 transfer
FR 137411:05 AM1h50London Stansted Airport1:55 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
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IC 21756:40 AM4h48London Gatwick Airport12:28 PMDresden Hbf$1231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dresden:
A flight is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dresden costing on average $111 (€90).
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dresden costing on average $219 (€177).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 21m.
Bus takes on average 21h 3m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, Buzz, Lufthansa Cityline, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, KLM to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Alibus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Malta Air.
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