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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £373.
Distance: 551 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£103 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £373 Average Price | £125 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Dresden:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Dresden costing on average £103.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Dresden costing on average £373.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 21m.
Tickets start at around £103 compared to roughly £125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 9h 43m versus 7h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Dresden from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Dresden is by taking a train 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 Budapest to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Dresden:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Dresden costing on average £103.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Dresden costing on average £373.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Dresden as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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