How to travel from Milan to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $493.

Distance: 438 miles (706 km)

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$493

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$118

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$199

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4h 21m

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2h 21m

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17h 0m

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12h 32m

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Dresden costing on average $199.

A bus is $375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Dresden costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 32m.

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Dresden

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

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flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 3528
    6:35 AM1h25
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    8:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 3528
    6:35 AM1h25
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    8:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3528
    6:35 AM1h25
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    8:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 150 · ICE 1657
    11:10 AM12h35
    Milan Centrale
    11:45 PMDresden Hbf
    $3871One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
    3:40 PM18h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:25 AMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM17h15
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    5:15 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM19h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 9
    8:15 AM1h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:00 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 3530
    5:20 PM1h25
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    6:45 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2175+easyJetU25426
    8:00 AM4h28
    Milan Linate Airport
    12:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Dresden costing on average $199.

A bus is $375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Dresden costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 32m.

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

The distance from Milan to Dresden is approximately 438 miles (706 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Dresden is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Ryanair, Buzz, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Dresden:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.
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