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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zagreb to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $563.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $563 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Dresden:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $109.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $563.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
Train takes on average 14h 23m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140. The journey takes 12h 1m versus 8h 56m 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.
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How to get from Zagreb to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM 11h20 Zagreb 3:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM 11h20 Zagreb 3:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 PM 11h20 Zagreb 3:50 AM Dresden $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 AM 12h20 Zagreb 6:55 PM Dresden $53 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 PM 24h35 Zagreb 11:05 PM Dresden $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Dresden:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $109.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $563.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
Train takes on average 14h 23m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Dresden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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