Erfurt to Dresden bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Erfurt to Dresden

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£23

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

3 h 44 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Erfurt to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Erfurt to Dresden will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Erfurt 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 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 2 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.

FlixBus
07:502h35
Erfurt
10:25Dresden
£131One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
11:203h50
Erfurt
15:10Dresden
£171One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
21:502h30
Erfurt
00:20Dresden
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
17:236h02
Erfurt
23:25Dresden
£431One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Erfurt to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 189 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£36

Average Price

3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Erfurt to Dresden bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:35
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus07:50 Erfurt
2h35
10:25 Dresden0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus11:20 Erfurt
3h50
15:10 Dresden0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus21:50 Erfurt
2h30
00:20 Dresden0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Erfurt to Dresden

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Buses from Erfurt to Dresden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9
Distance
189 km
Average bus duration
3h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines from Erfurt to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Erfurt to Dresden with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£12
FlixBus frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

City Lines

About
\City Lines\" can refer to several different bus companies. One prominent example is Citylines, a leading Bulgarian bus company headquartered in Sofia. It operates an extensive network of 44 routes, connecting 22 cities across Bulgaria and serving 9 European nations with an average of 19 trips daily. Citylines coaches offer amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Another is Rochester City Lines, a family-owned and operated charter bus company in Minnesota, United States, providing services for college, corporate, event, religious, school, and workforce transportation. They offer a fleet including motorcoaches, minibuses, and executive vans. Historically, National City Lines, Inc. (NCL) was a significant public transportation holding company in the United States, founded in 1920. NCL acquired numerous local transit systems, often converting streetcar lines to bus operations, a practice sometimes referred to as \"bustitution.\" Additionally, \"City Line\" is also the name of a bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Spokane, Washington, operated by the Spokane Transit Authority. This 6-mile route, which opened in 2023, utilizes modern, zero-emission battery-electric buses and connects key areas including downtown Spokane and the University District."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£33
City Lines frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be booked in advance.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

Citylines

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£14
Citylines frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Erfurt to Dresden coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Erfurt to Dresden with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Erfurt to Dresden.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Erfurt to Dresden can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Erfurt to Dresden is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Erfurt to Dresden is 2 h 35 min   to travel the 117 mile long trip, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Erfurt to Dresden leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Erfurt to Dresden leaves at 17: 23.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Erfurt to Dresden without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 3 direct coaches from Erfurt to Dresden each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Erfurt to Dresden coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus or City Lines. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Dresden from Erfurt to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Erfurt, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt, Urbicher Kreuz and EF, Erfurt bus stop near the railway station. When arriving in Dresden, you can end your trip in coach stations like Dresden, Ammonstraße / Budapester Straße (Busparkplatz), Dresden Hbf and Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Erfurt Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 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.

A trip to Dresden from Erfurt is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Erfurt to Dresden is August.
You have options as you can travel from Erfurt to Dresden 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Erfurt and Dresden

Erfurt
Dresden
The major coach station for departures in Erfurt is Erfurt, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Erfurt, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Erfurt to Dresden.
Erfurt, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
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information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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