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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 881 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£117 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £422 Average Price | £189 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 11m Average total duration 19h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Lyon to Dresden:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dresden costing on average £127.
A coach is £380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dresden costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 7m.
Coach takes on average 20h 7m.
The journey is about 51m faster (10h 37m by train vs 11h 28m by car) and roughly £63 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£127 vs £189). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Dresden from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Dresden 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 Dresden are Leipzig, Berlin, Meißen, Chemnitz and Bautzen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dresden on Omio.
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.
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.
Meißen is a historic town on the Elbe, known for Albrechtsburg Castle, its cathedral and the origins of European porcelain. Steep old streets, riverside vineyards and Saxon character make it feel compact, traditional and easy to explore.
Chemnitz is a Saxon city known for its industrial heritage, modernist buildings and engineering tradition. The Karl Marx Monument, varied museums and a steadily renewing centre give it a practical, cultural character.
Bautzen is known for its many towers, preserved old town and Sorbian heritage. Above the River Spree, it mixes medieval character with a distinct bilingual culture.
Travel to Dresden 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 Lyon to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dresden:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dresden costing on average £127.
A coach is £380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dresden costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 7m.
Coach takes on average 20h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Dresden as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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