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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $665.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$665 Average price | $127 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Lucerne to Dresden:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $127 (€107).
A bus is $584 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $665 (€559).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€107) compared to roughly $208 (€175) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€68). The journey takes 8h 19m versus 7h 19m 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 Lucerne to Dresden
How to get from Lucerne to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM22h55Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM22h55Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH66+LH2932:10 PM3h55Turin Airport6:05 PMDresden Airport$5411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 2316 · ICE 370 · ICE 165310:54 AM8h51Lucerne station7:45 PMDresden Hbf$1191One-way2 transfers
- IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 16518:54 AM8h49Lucerne station5:43 PMDresden Hbf$1311One-way2 transfers
- IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 20499:54 AM9h03Lucerne station6:57 PMDresden Hbf$1351One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM16h15Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h50Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)1:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$761One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM20h25Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)12:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$821One-way2 transfers
IR 75 2117 | 2117+
EW9763 · EW902210:35 AM10h10Lucerne station8:45 PMDresden Airport$2771One-way2 transfers- IR 75 2565 | 2565 · IR 75 2109 | 2109+EW9763 · EW90226:35 AM14h10Lucerne station8:45 PMDresden Airport$2771One-way3 transfers
- IR 70 2620 | 2620+EW9763 · EW902211:09 AM9h36Lucerne station8:45 PMDresden Airport$2781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Dresden:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $127 (€107).
A bus is $584 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $665 (€559).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Swiss, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
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