
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 Reutlingen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £372.
Distance: 418 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £372 Average Price | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Reutlingen to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reutlingen to Prague:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reutlingen to Prague costing on average £98.
A coach is £332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reutlingen to Prague costing on average £372.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Coach takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£24. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 6h 2m 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 Reutlingen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Reutlingen to Prague 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 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 Reutlingen to Prague:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reutlingen to Prague costing on average £98.
A coach is £332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reutlingen to Prague costing on average £372.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Coach takes on average 10h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reutlingen and Prague as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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