
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 flight as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £119, while a flight costs an average of £245.
Distance: 1114 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£245 Average Price | £119 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 2m Average total duration 27h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Leicester to Prague:
A coach is £126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Prague costing on average £245.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 2m.
You'll arrive about 13h 1m sooner (3h 4m by flight vs 16h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £245 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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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 Leicester to Prague:
A coach is £126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Prague costing on average £245.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Prague as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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