How to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden

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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 prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $61.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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Driving

$131

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$115

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 36m

Average total duration

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7h 6m

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30m

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8h 43m

Average total duration

8h 13m

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6h 43m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

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

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dresden costing on average $131 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 7h 6m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saarbrücken and Dresden including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Saarbrücken to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Saarbrücken to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM9h45
    Saarbrücken
    7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM9h45
    Saarbrücken
    7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn29513 · 4259 · ICE 1651
    9:51 AM7h55
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    5:46 PMDresden Hbf
    $2501One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn29515 · ICE 2598 · IC 2049
    10:51 AM8h02
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    6:53 PMDresden Hbf
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn29511 · ICE 838 · IC 2441
    8:51 AM8h00
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    4:51 PMDresden Hbf
    $2391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn29511 · ICE 1651
    8:51 AM8h55
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    5:46 PMDresden Hbf
    $2501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM9h40
    Saarbrücken
    4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 AM13h30
    Saarbrücken
    8:10 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Dresden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Saarbrücken and Dresden including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

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

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dresden costing on average $131 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 7h 6m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

The distance from Saarbrücken to Dresden is approximately 324 miles (522 km).
The average frequency per day from Saarbrücken to Dresden is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saarbrücken to Dresden:
  • Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saarbrücken to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), vlexx to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saarbrücken to Dresden:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Saarbrücken to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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