What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dresden is to bus via Prague which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Dresden central station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Bologna to Dresden?

The distance between Bologna and Dresden is 776 km. The road distance is 989.6 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs €95 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Dresden?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Bologna to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Dresden bus from?

Bologna to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Dresden train from?

Bologna to Dresden train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bologna to Dresden is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 10m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €440 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Bologna to Dresden bus arrive?

Bologna to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Bologna to Dresden train arrive?

Bologna to Dresden train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Dresden is 990 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Bologna to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Dresden?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Dresden?

Book your Bologna to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Bologna to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Dresden by plane, car, car train, bus, night train, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BLQ - DRS
6h 17m
€111–411
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Stazione Autolinee to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
17h 30m
€75–121
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bologna to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresdencar
14h 18m
€192–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leipzig central train stationbus N452
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
16h 10m
€96–142
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
16h 11m
€245–476
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FLR - DRS
7h 31m
€174–465
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VRN - DRS
7h 51m
€130–546
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
15h 3m
€241–431
Drive 989.6 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Dresdencar 989.6 km
9h 30m
€161–232

Bologna to Dresden by bus

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Distance: 775.9 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Dresden, Germany?

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Dresden central station via Leipzig central train station in around 16h 10m.

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