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Compare train and bus for Prague to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Prague to Dresden:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Dresden costing on average $42 (€36).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€36) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.78 (€-2.33). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Dresden
How to get from Prague to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Berlin)3:30 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Berlin)3:30 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- (Prague -> Berlin)3:30 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 4586:31 PM2h27Prague hlavní nádraží8:58 PMDresden Hbf$301One-way0 transfers- RJ 1708:47 PM2h32Prague hlavní nádraží11:19 PMDresden Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- RJ 2445:38 PM2h43Prague-Holešovice8:21 PMDresden Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Berlin)10:30 AM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Berlin)12:30 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc2:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Berlin)5:00 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:55 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Dresden:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Dresden costing on average $42 (€36).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Leo Express, Railjet, Renfe, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, INT, DSB to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Comati PSG, Comati PSG to go to Dresden by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Leo Express, Railjet, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, DSB.
- 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Comati PSG, Comati PSG.
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