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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 324 miles (522 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dresden:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dresden costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 6h 43m 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 Saarbrücken to Dresden
How to get from Saarbrücken to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:05 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 6:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:05 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 6:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:05 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 6:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:00 AM 10h45 Saarbrücken 4:45 PM Dresden $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:05 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 5:50 AM Dresden $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dresden:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dresden costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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