How to travel from Mannheim to Dresden

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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 prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €136.

Distance: 256 miles (412 km)

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€95

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€44

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€259

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6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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7h 40m

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4h 3m

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1h 3m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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Lufthansa

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

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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:00PM10h50
Mannheim
03:50AMDresden
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:00PM10h50
Mannheim
03:50AMDresden
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00PM8h50
Mannheim
05:50AMDresden
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:40AM9h45
Mannheim
10:25AMDresden
$541One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Dresden is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $36 (€28).

A train is $147 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Dresden costing on average $171 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from Mannheim to Dresden is approximately 256 miles (412 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Dresden is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Dresden:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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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