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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zagreb to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 $92, while a flight costs an average of $606.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $606 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zagreb to Dresden:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $116.
A bus is $514 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $606.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Train takes on average 14h 32m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134. The journey takes 12h 3m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Dresden
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.
FlixBus5:30 PM11h20Zagreb, Bus Station4:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:30 PM11h20Zagreb, Bus Station4:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1407 · LH625:55 AM3h50Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:45 AMDresden Airport$5641One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 · ICE 16578:16 AM15h29Zagreb Main Station11:45 PMDresden Hbf$1961One-way3 transfers
EC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 · ICE 5948:16 AM15h18Zagreb Main Station11:34 PMDresden Hbf$2091One-way4 transfers
FlixBus2:55 PM12h00Zagreb, Bus Station2:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 AM12h20Zagreb, Bus Station8:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM13h40Zagreb, Bus Station11:25 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$941One-way1 transfer
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S85 · IC 21778:30 AM5h58Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport2:28 PMDresden Hbf$3571One-way2 transfers
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S85 · IC 21798:30 AM7h58Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:28 PMDresden Hbf$3571One-way2 transfers
EW2977 · EW2002+
S9 · IC 247110:15 AM9h39Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:54 PMDresden Hbf$3571One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Dresden:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $116.
A bus is $514 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dresden costing on average $606.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Train takes on average 14h 32m.
- Around 14 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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