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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m 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 $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Dresden costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
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.
- FlixBus5:20 PM3h40Magdeburg, ZOB9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 PM3h40Magdeburg, ZOB9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2033 · ICE 15559:04 AM2h43Magdeburg Hbf11:47 AMDresden Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 16111 · 165159:06 AM3h28Magdeburg Hbf12:34 PMDresden Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
- IC 24478:01 AM2h49Magdeburg Hbf10:50 AMDresden Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
- IC 244510:01 AM2h50Magdeburg Hbf12:51 PMDresden Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h30Magdeburg, ZOB4:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM3h25Magdeburg, ZOB12:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 AM3h50Magdeburg, ZOB8:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Dresden:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Dresden costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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