The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bratislava to Dresden
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bratislava to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Dresden will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Of the 14 buses that leave Bratislava for Dresden every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 404 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Bratislava to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 404 km
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Dresden bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Dresden coaches for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 9h40 | 15:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h05 | 14:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h40 | 18:25 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h10 | 18:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 13h10 | 01:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h10 | 20:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h15 | 22:30 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bratislava, Most SNP | 8h25 | 01:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:33 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 8h22 | 01:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h10 | 01:05 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 9h40 | 04:25 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h10 | 02:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 13h55 | 11:55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h20 | 05:10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Dresden
Buses from Bratislava to Dresden run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 404 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 404 km |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Bratislava to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Dresden with Ourbus, FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bratislava to Dresden coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Dresden by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bratislava, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) and Bratislava, Letisko. When arriving in Dresden, you can end your journey in coach stations like Dresden, Ammonstraße / Budapester Straße (Busparkplatz), Dresden Hbf and Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dresden, Ammonstraße / Budapester Straße (Busparkplatz), located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bratislava and Dresden
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 62, 75 Tram: 10, 11
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