4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €516.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€169 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €516 Average price | €123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Dresden:
A bus is €113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Dresden costing on average €169.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Dresden costing on average €516.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
Tickets start at around €169 compared to roughly €123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€45. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 7h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Dresden
How to get from Zaventem to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Dresden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 AM 9h38 Zaventem 3:43 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
6:05 AM 9h38 Zaventem 3:43 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
6:05 AM 9h38 Zaventem 3:43 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 9h38 Zaventem 5:43 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers10:07 AM 9h38 Zaventem 7:45 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers12:05 PM 9h40 Zaventem 9:45 PM Dresden €139 1 One-way 2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Dresden
Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaventem to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Dresden:
A bus is €113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Dresden costing on average €169.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Dresden costing on average €516.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Travelling from Zaventem to Dresden: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
