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Compare train and bus for Reutlingen to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Reutlingen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €313.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€313 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Reutlingen to Dresden:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reutlingen to Dresden costing on average €78.
A bus is €277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reutlingen to Dresden costing on average €313.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 5h 52m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Reutlingen to Dresden
How to get from Reutlingen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reutlingen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM7h30Reutlingen4:10 AMDresden€281One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM7h30Reutlingen4:10 AMDresden€281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 PM7h30Reutlingen4:10 AMDresden€281One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM7h40Reutlingen4:50 AMDresden€381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reutlingen to Dresden:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reutlingen to Dresden costing on average €78.
A bus is €277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reutlingen to Dresden costing on average €313.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 59 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reutlingen and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reutlingen Central and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Reutlingen, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Dresden by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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