How to get to Dresden from Stockholm

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Compare train, coach and flight for Stockholm to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a flight costs an average of £514.

Distance: 960 km

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Driving

£514

Average Price

£163

Average Price

£101

Average Price

Cheapest

£299

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

15h 52m

Average total duration

15h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

21h 34m

Average total duration

21h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.9 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Dresden:

A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average £163.

A coach is £412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average £514.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 52m.

Coach takes on average 21h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stockholm and Dresden including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 11m sooner (3h 38m by flight vs 14h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £514 compared to roughly £299 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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from Stockholm to Dresden

How to get to Dresden from Stockholm by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Comati PSG0
    20:3023h00
    Stockholm
    19:30Dresden
    £711One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Comati PSG0
    20:3023h00
    Stockholm
    19:30Dresden
    £711One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2417 · LH2128
    15:104h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    19:10Dresden Airport
    £4161One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1107 · IC 871 · BUS 11991 · RJ 171
    11:5521h12
    Stockholm Central Station
    9:07Dresden Hbf
    £2961One-way
    4 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:5021h55
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    10:45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £721One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:5022h35
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    11:25Dresden, Neustadt Exit
    £751One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5523h00
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    8:55Dresden, Neustadt Exit
    £841One-way
    2 changes
  • EurowingsEW4600+Deutsche BahnS9 · IC 2471
    12:257h29
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    19:54Dresden Hbf
    £1631One-way
    2 changes
  • EurowingsEW4600+Deutsche Bahn21910 · RJ 385
    12:256h42
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    19:07Dresden Hbf
    £1721One-way
    2 changes
  • EurowingsEW4600+Deutsche Bahn21894 · RJ 177
    12:254h42
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    17:07Dresden Hbf
    £1741One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Stockholm to Dresden

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 Stockholm to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Dresden including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Dresden:

A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average £163.

A coach is £412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Dresden costing on average £514.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 52m.

Coach takes on average 21h 34m.

The Stockholm to Dresden distance is approximately 960 km.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Dresden is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Dresden as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with Snälltåget, SJ, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Comati PSG, FlixBus to go to Dresden by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Comati PSG.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Stockholm to Dresden, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, a baroque masterpiece with art collections and gardens, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic views from its dome. Experience world-class performances at the Semper Opera House, known for its stunning architecture, and discover royal treasures at Dresden Castle, featuring the famous Green Vault. For a scenic stroll, head to Brühl's Terrace along the Elbe River, often called the Balcony of Europe.
For a well-rounded experience in Dresden, spending three to four days is ideal. This allows time to explore the historic Old Town, visit the Zwinger Palace, and enjoy the art collections in the museums, along with some leisurely time to stroll along the Elbe River and experience local cuisine.

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