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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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$35 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Prague to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
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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)10:30 AM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
674520412:45 PM3h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc4:15 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
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(Prague -> Berlin)10:30 AM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$361One-way0 transfers
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rj 38210:31 AM2h19Prague hlavní nádraží12:50 PMDresden Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
rj 17612:31 PM2h17Prague hlavní nádraží2:48 PMDresden Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
RJ 38210:31 AM2h19Prague hlavní nádraží12:50 PMDresden Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM2h10Prague, Central Train Station12:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$391One-way0 transfers
(Prague -> Berlin)12:30 PM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc2:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM1h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:25 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Dresden:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Dresden costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 46 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train 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 FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, City Lines, Pražská integrovaná doprava to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Leo Express, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Dresden by train.
- 46 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, City Lines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet.
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