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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bautzen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 51 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bautzen:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bautzen costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Bautzen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.27. The journey takes 57m versus 50m 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 Bautzen from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dresden to Bautzen 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 Bautzen are Dresden, Görlitz, Zittau, Berlin and Leipzig. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bautzen on Omio.
Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
Görlitz is known for its remarkably preserved historic centre and varied architecture from Gothic to Baroque. On the River Neisse at the Polish border, it feels quiet and cinematic, with old town streets and a close link to neighbouring Zgorzelec.
Zittau is a historic Saxon border town known for its handsome old centre and the Great Zittau Lenten Cloth. Close to Poland, the Czech Republic and the Zittau Mountains, it feels shaped by trade, regional culture and nearby hill landscapes.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bautzen:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bautzen costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Bautzen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bautzen as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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