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Compare bus and train for Zwickau to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwickau to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Zwickau to Dresden:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau to Dresden costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.17. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 21m 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 Zwickau to Dresden
How to get from Zwickau to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zwickau to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:50 PM1h50Zwickau, Hbf8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 PM1h50Zwickau, Hbf8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:50 PM1h50Zwickau, Hbf8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
74011 · Bus RE39:32 AM1h50Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf11:22 AMDresden$431One-way1 transfer- 74009 · Bus RE38:32 AM1h50Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf10:22 AMDresden$431One-way1 transfer
- 74013 · Bus RE310:32 AM1h50Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf12:22 PMDresden$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zwickau to Dresden:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau to Dresden costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zwickau and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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