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Compare train and coach for Dresden to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 404 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bratislava from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Bratislava is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Dresden to Bratislava
Travel to Bratislava 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 Dresden to Bratislava.
There are 2 ways to get from Dresden to Bratislava: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Bratislava from Dresden is by taking a coach, which costs on average £18.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Dresden to Bratislava:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of.
Taking a coach costs £2 less than taking a train, which costs on average £20 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Dresden to Bratislava is by coach, which takes on average 5 h 59 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 6 h 49 min on average.
Bratislava is approximately 250 miles away from Dresden.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Bratislava is:
- 26 coaches per day.
- 26 flights a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Dresden to Bratislava as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dresden to Bratislava:
- Coaches mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Bratislava:
- You can travel to Bratislava from Dresden by coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or Racic Eurobus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £18 with Ourbus from Dresden to Bratislava.
- You can take a train from Dresden to Bratislava with Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet or Hungarian Railways (MÁV). Cheap tickets can be found for £17 with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Dresden to Bratislava.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus or Racic Eurobus with 3 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or Hungarian Railways (MÁV) with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dresden and Bratislava.
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