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Compare train and bus for Poznan to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
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How to get from Poznan to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 246 · IC 21779:27 AM5h01Poznań Główny2:28 PMDresden Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EC 246 · IC 21779:27 AM5h01Poznań Główny2:28 PMDresden Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC 246 · IC 21779:27 AM5h01Poznań Główny2:28 PMDresden Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 248 · IC 21757:27 AM5h01Poznań Główny12:28 PMDresden Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
IC 8331+
76512 · 76548+
57946:31 AM5h32Poznań Główny12:03 PMDresden Hbf$1061One-way4 transfers
IC 7316+
76516 · 76550+
KD 691558:31 AM5h32Poznań Główny2:03 PMDresden Hbf$1061One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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