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Compare train and bus for Wrocław to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wrocław to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Dresden:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Wrocław to Dresden
How to get from Wrocław to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KD 69155+
567410:22 AM3h11Wrocław Główny1:33 PMDresden Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 134 · 18291 · RJ 1771:30 PM3h37Wrocław Główny5:07 PMDresden Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
5688+
KD 691576:22 PM3h11Wrocław Główny9:33 PMDresden Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
KD 69153+
57948:20 AM3h13Wrocław Główny11:33 AMDresden Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny10:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 PM4h45Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM4h45Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki10:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
LH1631 · LH21281:10 PM6h00Wrocław–Copernicus Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$1851One-way1 transfer
LH1635 · LH21286:10 AM13h00Wrocław–Copernicus Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$1851One-way1 transfer
LH62+
LH13776:25 AM3h25Wrocław–Copernicus Airport9:50 AMDresden Airport$2971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Dresden:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wrocław and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wrocław Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Koleje Dolnośląskie, Deutsche Bahn, trilex, Thameslink, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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