The cheapest and fastest coaches from Erfurt to Dresden
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
189 km
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 11 buses that leave Erfurt for Dresden every day 11 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 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.










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 + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Erfurt to Dresden bus times
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Dresden coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 08:50 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 2h35 | 11:25 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 3h50 | 16:10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 3h30 | 16:45 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
FlixBus | 02:40 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 3h30 | 06:10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:55 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 2h55 | 06:50 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:55 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 4h15 | 10:10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Erfurt to Dresden
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.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 2h 30m.
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 |
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
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FAQs: Erfurt to Dresden coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt 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 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Erfurt and Dresden
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
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