How to travel from Prague to Dresden

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Compare train and bus for Prague to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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2h 43m

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from Prague to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 AM2h10
    Prague, Central Train Station
    1:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    6:00 AM2h00
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    8:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    10:30 AM1h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    12:25 PMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 382
    10:31 AM2h19
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    12:50 PMDresden Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 176
    12:31 PM2h19
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    2:50 PMDresden Hbf
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alibus452
    6:05 PM2h22
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:27 PMDresden Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM1h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    1:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM1h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    12:25 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM1h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    2:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Prague to Dresden

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Prague to Dresden there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 62,79% 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 Prague to Dresden. 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 Prague 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 Prague to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Dresden costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Prague to Dresden is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Dresden is:
  • Around 46 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Dresden 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 Prague to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, City Lines to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 46 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, City Lines.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris, Leipzig. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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