How to travel from Lucerne to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €142.

Distance: 369 miles (595 km)

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€103

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10h 28m

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9h 58m

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1h 15m

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18h 52m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Lucerne to Dresden

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

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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
02:35PM19h50
Lucerne
10:25AMDresden
$1141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:35PM19h50
Lucerne
10:25AMDresden
$1141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:25AM16h15
Lucerne
06:40PMDresden
$1161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $122 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Dresden costing on average $178 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 46m.

Bus takes on average 16h 15m.

The distance from Lucerne to Dresden is approximately 369 miles (595 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Dresden is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Dresden:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with LAER to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne 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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