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Compare train, bus, and flight for Passau to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Passau to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 €46, while a flight costs an average of €646.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€646 Average price | €100 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Passau to Dresden:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Dresden costing on average €100.
A bus is €600 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Passau to Dresden costing on average €646.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 8h 14m versus 4h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Passau to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Passau to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM7h30Passau4:55 PMDresden€321One-way0 transfers
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9:25 AM7h30Passau4:55 PMDresden€321One-way0 transfers
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9:25 AM7h30Passau4:55 PMDresden€321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Dresden:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Dresden costing on average €100.
A bus is €600 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Passau to Dresden costing on average €646.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Passau and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Passau Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Eurowings 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.
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