How to travel from London to Dresden

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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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$107

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$111

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$219

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$45

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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12h 21m

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2.9 - 5.8kg

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1.0 - 2.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Dresden is a flight with an average price of $107 (€86).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 21m.

Bus takes on average 21h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from London to Dresden

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM22h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM22h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 147
    7:15 AM1h45
    London Stansted Airport
    10:00 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM22h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:25 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM23h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM24h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU28629+Deutsche BahnIC 2175
    6:40 AM4h48
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • BuzzFR 1374
    11:05 AM1h50
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU28629+Deutsche BahnIC 2175
    6:40 AM4h48
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dresden is a flight with an average price of $107 (€86).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 21m.

Bus takes on average 21h 3m.

The distance from London to Dresden is approximately 599 miles (964 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dresden is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dresden:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Dresden:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London 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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