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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wiesbaden to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wiesbaden to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €353.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€353 Average price | €99 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Dresden:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Dresden costing on average €50.
A bus is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wiesbaden to Dresden costing on average €211.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
The journey is about 2m faster (5h 3m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly €23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€50 vs €73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Wiesbaden to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wiesbaden to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 PM13h45Wiesbaden7:25 AMDresden€561One-way0 transfers
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5:40 PM13h45Wiesbaden7:25 AMDresden€561One-way0 transfers
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5:40 PM13h45Wiesbaden7:25 AMDresden€561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Dresden:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Dresden costing on average €99.
A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wiesbaden to Dresden costing on average €211.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wiesbaden and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wiesbaden Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Mainzer Mobilität, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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