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Compare bus and train for Magdeburg to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Dresden:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Dresden costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $41 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.89 (€-6.62). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 36m 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 Magdeburg to Dresden
How to get from Magdeburg to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:10 AM3h50Magdeburg, ZOB9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:10 AM3h50Magdeburg, ZOB9:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 244312:18 PM2h32Magdeburg Hbf2:50 PMDresden Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 16109 · 165138:06 AM3h28Magdeburg Hbf11:34 AMDresden Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- 16111 · 165159:06 AM3h28Magdeburg Hbf12:34 PMDresden Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- 16115 · 1651911:06 AM3h28Magdeburg Hbf2:34 PMDresden Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:20 PM3h40Magdeburg, ZOB9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h30Magdeburg, ZOB4:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 AM3h25Magdeburg, ZOB4:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Dresden:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Dresden costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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