How to travel from Rostock to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rostock to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €398.

Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

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€398

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€78

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€62

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4h 13m

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6h 31m

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4h 46m

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4h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Dresden:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dresden costing on average €78.

A bus is €359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dresden costing on average €398.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 6h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rostock and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Dresden among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 24m sooner (2h 13m by flight vs 4h 37m by car). Tickets start at around €398 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rostock to Dresden

How to get from Rostock to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM6h35
    Rostock, Central bus station
    7:40 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    €201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM6h35
    Rostock, Central bus station
    7:40 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    €201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4223+LufthansaLH66
    3:00 PM3h15
    Hamburg Airport
    6:15 PMDresden Airport
    €2531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2175
    8:20 AM4h08
    Rostock Hbf
    12:28 PMDresden Hbf
    €321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2179
    12:22 PM4h06
    Rostock Hbf
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    €341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    10:21 AM4h07
    Rostock Hbf
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    €341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM7h50
    Rostock, Central bus station
    8:55 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    €261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 AM6h35
    Rostock, Central bus station
    10:45 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    €261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM7h05
    Rostock, Central bus station
    1:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    €261One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH31 · LH62
    6:30 AM3h20
    Hamburg Airport
    9:50 AMDresden Airport
    €2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH27 · LH68
    7:00 PM4h10
    Hamburg Airport
    11:10 PMDresden Airport
    €2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4225+LufthansaLH68
    6:00 PM5h10
    Hamburg Airport
    11:10 PMDresden Airport
    €2531One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rostock to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rostock to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rostock and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Dresden:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dresden costing on average €78.

A bus is €359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dresden costing on average €398.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 6h 31m.

The distance from Rostock to Dresden is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Dresden is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rostock to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rostock to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rostock to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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