How to travel from Dresden to Berlin

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $2.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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$27

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$16

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2h 44m

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2h 14m

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from Dresden to Berlin

How to get from Dresden to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    10:25 AM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    12:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:06 AM1h56
    Dresden-Neustadt station
    8:02 AMBerlin Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 384
    8:53 AM1h35
    Dresden Hbf
    10:28 AMBerlin Hbf
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:06 AM2h13
    Dresden-Neustadt station
    8:19 AMBerlin Spandau
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:06 AM1h41
    Dresden-Neustadt station
    7:47 AMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:59 AM2h03
    Dresden Hbf
    8:02 AMBerlin Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    10:25 AM2h35
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    1:00 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    8:25 AM2h35
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    11:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    8:25 AM2h20
    Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    10:45 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Dresden to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Dresden to Berlin there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 74,80% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Dresden to Berlin. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Dresden to Berlin.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Berlin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is a train with an average price of $2 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Berlin:

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Berlin costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Berlin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 33m.

The distance from Dresden to Berlin is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Berlin is:
  • Around 83 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Berlin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Alibus, Bahn DE, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Alibus, Bahn DE, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 82 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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