
Day trip from Prague to Dresden by train
Why visit Dresden for the day?
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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £172 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £172, while a flight costs an average of £386.
Distance: 614 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£172 Average Price Cheapest | £386 Average Price | £171 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Interlaken to Prague:
A train is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Prague costing on average £386.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
Tickets start at around £172 compared to roughly £171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.68. The journey takes 11h 55m versus 8h 18m 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 Prague from Interlaken by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 374 · RJ 177
ICE 374 · RJ 177
LX1482
ICE 374 · ICE 1559 · S1 · 28010
IC 956 · ICE 202 · ICE 513+
359
IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 517+
363
AF1615 · AF1582
KL1948 · KL1361
KL1944 · KL1357Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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The most popular day trips by train from Prague are Dresden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Prague 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Prague:
A train is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Prague costing on average £386.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Prague as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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