4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Dresden:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $117.
A bus is $352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (5h 21m by train vs 5h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Dresden
How to get from Mannheim to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:04 PM 7h46 Mannheim 6:50 AM Dresden $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:04 PM 7h46 Mannheim 6:50 AM Dresden $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:04 PM 7h46 Mannheim 6:50 AM Dresden $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:20 PM 10h30 Mannheim 6:50 AM Dresden $43 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 PM 9h30 Mannheim 6:35 AM Dresden $50 1 One-way 0 transfers7:20 PM 10h30 Mannheim 5:50 AM Dresden $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Dresden:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $117.
A bus is $352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Mannheim to Dresden: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
