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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF69, while a flight costs an average of CHF490.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF490 Average price | CHF139 Average price | CHF69 Average price Cheapest | CHF142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Rotterdam to Dresden:
A bus is CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average CHF139.
A bus is CHF421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average CHF490.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around CHF139 compared to roughly CHF142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF2. The journey takes 8h 52m versus 7h 31m 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 Rotterdam to Dresden
How to get from Rotterdam to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM14h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:25 AMDresden, Neustadt ExitCHF421One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM14h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:25 AMDresden, Neustadt ExitCHF421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW90227:20 PM1h05Dusseldorf Airport8:25 PMDresden AirportCHF721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:00 AM13h51Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:51 PMDresden-Neustadt stationCHF461One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain7:00 AM14h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:00 PMDresden HbfCHF461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain6:35 AM14h16Rotterdam, Zuidplein8:51 PMDresden-Neustadt stationCHF471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM14h35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:25 AMDresden, Neustadt ExitCHF421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM17h25Rotterdam, Zuidplein3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt ExitCHF431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM13h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)CHF431One-way1 transfer
FR 212111:45 AM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport1:15 PMPrague Vaclav Havel AirportCHF601One-way0 transfers- FR 687:20 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport8:50 PMPrague Vaclav Havel AirportCHF621One-way0 transfers
LH2124+LH55859:35 AM4h55Brussels Airport2:30 PMDresden AirportCHF1521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Dresden:
A bus is CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average CHF139.
A bus is CHF421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Dresden costing on average CHF490.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Buzz, Ryanair to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Alibus, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Buzz, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
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