How to travel from Ulm to Dresden

There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

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

A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Dresden costing on average $117 (€96).

A bus is $485 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Dresden costing on average $536 (€437).

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Ulm to Dresden is approximately 247 miles (399 km).

The average frequency per day from Ulm to Dresden is:

• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Dresden:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dresden by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Dresden with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Ulm 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.

A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.