How to get from Berlin to Dresden
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Dresden. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 25m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 167 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
167 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Dresden: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Berlin Airport BERbusCity transit·10m
- 2Berlin Airport BER → Dresden Neustadtbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Dresden
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€195November 2026
Departures from Berlin to Dresden
FlixBus runs 151 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 151 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 9 | 06:12 | 20:13 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin Airport BER-Dresden NeustadtBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-DresdenBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Dresden works
Start with a City transit bus from Berlin to Berlin Airport BER, about 10 min. Transfer in Berlin Airport BER and continue by FlixBus bus on to Dresden Neustadt (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 25m, 1 transfer.
Berlin to Dresden: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Dresden?
The most useful route takes about 2h 25m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Dresden from Berlin?
About 167 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Dresden cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €14. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Berlin to Dresden?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Berlin to Dresden without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 39m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Dresden?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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