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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £356.
Distance: 751 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£356 Average Price | £89 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 40m Average total duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Dresden:
A train is £63 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Dresden costing on average £89.
A train is £331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Dresden costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 12m.
Coach takes on average 17h 40m.
You'll arrive about 8h 21m sooner (2h 37m by flight vs 10h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £356 compared to roughly £115 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Dresden from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Dresden is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dresden are Leipzig, Berlin, Meißen, Chemnitz and Bautzen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dresden on Omio.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
Meißen is a historic town on the Elbe, known for Albrechtsburg Castle, its cathedral and the origins of European porcelain. Steep old streets, riverside vineyards and Saxon character make it feel compact, traditional and easy to explore.
Chemnitz is a Saxon city known for its industrial heritage, modernist buildings and engineering tradition. The Karl Marx Monument, varied museums and a steadily renewing centre give it a practical, cultural character.
Bautzen is known for its many towers, preserved old town and Sorbian heritage. Above the River Spree, it mixes medieval character with a distinct bilingual culture.
Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Dresden:
A train is £63 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Dresden costing on average £89.
A train is £331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Dresden costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 12m.
Coach takes on average 17h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Dresden as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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