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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rostock to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Rostock to Dresden:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dresden costing on average $84 (€67).
A bus is $478 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dresden costing on average $517 (€412).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
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How to get from Rostock to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM6h00Rostock1:00 PMDresden$401One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM6h00Rostock1:00 PMDresden$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM6h00Rostock1:00 PMDresden$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:30 PM7h10Rostock12:40 AMDresden$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Dresden:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dresden costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $429 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dresden costing on average $464 (€370).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dresden by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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