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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, while a flight costs an average of $675.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$214 Average price | $675 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 34m Average total duration 21h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg 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 Stockholm to Dresden:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average $214 (€180).
A bus is $542 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average $675 (€568).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 52m.
Bus takes on average 21h 34m.
Tickets start at around $214 (€180) compared to roughly $393 (€331) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179 (€151). The journey takes 15h 22m versus 14h 49m 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 Stockholm to Dresden
How to get from Stockholm to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM23h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen10:35 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$1081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM23h10Stockholm, Cityterminalen10:35 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$1081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH2415 · LH212411:50 AM3h50Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:40 PMDresden Airport$7601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM23h20Stockholm, Cityterminalen10:45 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$1091One-way1 transfer
- LH2421 · LH21246:00 AM9h40Stockholm Arlanda Airport3:40 PMDresden Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
- LH2421 · LH21286:00 AM13h15Stockholm Arlanda Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
- LH803 · LH661:20 PM4h30Stockholm Arlanda Airport5:50 PMDresden Airport$5751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Dresden:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average $214 (€180).
A bus is $542 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average $675 (€568).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 52m.
Bus takes on average 21h 34m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn, SJ to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG to go to Dresden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Comati PSG.
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