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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $347.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $538 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Stuttgart to Dresden:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $498 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $538 (€441).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Stuttgart to Dresden
How to get from Stuttgart to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:50 PM8h40Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:50 PM8h40Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH2153+
LH21226:25 AM2h35Stuttgart Airport9:00 AMDresden Airport$5201One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+FlixBus6:15 AM9h10Stuttgart3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit$741One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus6:15 AM9h25Stuttgart3:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:14 PM9h21Stuttgart1:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:20 PM6h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe6:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way0 transfers
- LH117 · LH68+
LH21495:00 PM6h00Stuttgart Airport11:00 PMDresden Airport$3531One-way2 transfers - LH2147 · LH109 · LH661:05 PM4h55Stuttgart Airport6:00 PMDresden Airport$5031One-way2 transfers
- LH2145+LH21249:30 AM2h55Stuttgart Airport12:25 PMDresden Airport$5201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Dresden:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $498 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Dresden costing on average $538 (€441).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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