How to get from Dresden to Berlin
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 Dresden to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
167 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 31mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 31m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dresden to Berlin: 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.
- 1Dresden → Dresden centralbusCity transit·10m
- 2Dresden central → Berlin Airport BERbus
FlixBus·2h
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Dresden to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€156October 2026
€198November 2026
Departures from Dresden to Berlin
FlixBus runs 108 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 108 | 00:25 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 8 | 05:53 | 18:53 |
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
FlixBusDresden central-Berlin Airport BERBook →
Deutsche BahnDresden-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Berlin works
Start with a City transit bus from Dresden to Dresden central, about 10 min. Transfer in Dresden central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Berlin Airport BER (2h). In total it's roughly €14 over 2h 30m, 1 transfer.
Dresden to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 2h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Berlin from Dresden?
About 167 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dresden to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dresden to Berlin?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Berlin?
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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