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

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Dresden is to bus via Prague which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Dresden is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Dresden Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Dresden?

The distance between Bratislava and Dresden is 578 km. The road distance is 469.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €28 - €120.

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

The train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden Hbf takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Dresden bus from?

Bratislava to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Dresden train from?

Bratislava to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Dresden is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Bratislava to Dresden bus arrive?

Bratislava to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Bratislava to Dresden train arrive?

Bratislava to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Dresden is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bratislava to Dresden.

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

Book your Bratislava to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2112+ hotels available in Dresden.

Bratislava to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bratislava to Dresden by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
6h 50m
€28–120
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 260 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 4m
€35–59
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
7h 50m
€70–110
Drive 469.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Dresdencar 469.9 km
4h 32m
€71–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Dresden central stationbus N360 / ...
7h 10m
€35–60
Train via Děčín
1. Take the train from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Rj
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
7h 46m
€36–95
Bus, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
6h 51m
€93–257
Bus, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 28m
€98–333
Bus, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 33m
€128–433

Bratislava to Dresden by train

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Distance: 578.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Dresden, Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Dresden Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 7h 4m.

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