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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $446.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $446 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden costing on average $126.
A bus is $399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 6h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden
How to get from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:20 AM 13h45 Villingen-Schwenningen 11:05 PM Dresden $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:20 AM 13h45 Villingen-Schwenningen 11:05 PM Dresden $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:05 PM 9h05 Villingen-Schwenningen 4:10 AM Dresden $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden costing on average $126.
A bus is $399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villingen-Schwenningen to Dresden costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villingen-Schwenningen and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villingen(Schwarzw) and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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