
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 Štúrovo to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £343.
Distance: 404 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £343 Average Price | £46 Average Price | £98 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Štúrovo to Prague:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Štúrovo to Prague costing on average £46.
A train is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Štúrovo to Prague costing on average £343.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £67. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 5h 4m 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 Štúrovo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Štúrovo to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
FR 4091
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
FR 4034
LO532 · LO521
LX2255 · LX1488Find 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 Štúrovo to Prague:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Štúrovo to Prague costing on average £46.
A train is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Štúrovo to Prague costing on average £343.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Štúrovo and Prague as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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