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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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 1m. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 404 km
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£38 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bratislava:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bratislava costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 24 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, Racic Eurobus to go to Bratislava by coach.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Racic Eurobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
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