Berlin to Dresden
There’s no single way to travel from Berlin to Dresden; instead, several transport options are available, all compared here by schedule, duration, and price.
Travel options for Berlin to Dresden
Get from Berlin to Dresden quickly and affordably with bus for 10 EUR, covering the journey in only 2h y 5 minutes.
Bus from Berlin to Dresden
Hop on a bus at multiple stations, including Berlin Central Bus Station, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station and others, with the first departure of the day at 00:15, and head from Berlin toward Dresden, arriving at Dresden Neustadt Exit, Dresden Bus Station or Dresden Bayrische Strasse. Services run frequently, so you can pick a departure time that fits your schedule. The journey usually takes around 2 hours 5 minutes, with tickets starting from 10 EUR. Plan ahead and book your seat here.
Prices: 10 EUR
Duration: 2h 5m – 3h 35m ⏱
Combined from Berlin to Dresden
Start your journey from Berlin Central Bus Station to reach Dresden Bus Station via combined routes linking Berlin and Dresden. The trip usually takes around 7 hours 55 minutes with fares starting from 24 EUR. Make sure to book your seat in advance book your travel.
Prices: 24 EUR
Duration: 7h 55m ⏱
Train from Berlin to Dresden
Hop on a train departing from Berlin Gesundbrunnen for a cheap journey between Berlin and Dresden, arriving at Dresden Central. Expect the ride to take approximately 2 hours 31 minutes, with fares starting at 32 EUR. Make sure to reserve your seat in advance here for a enjoyable trip.
Prices: 32 EUR
Duration: 2h 31m ⏱
Charter from Berlin to Dresden
Make your trip from Berlin to Dresden effortless with a private ride that picks you up at the location of your choice and drops you off at your preferred spot in the city. The drive takes roughly 2 hours 18 minutes, providing comfort and flexibility with fares starting at 382 EUR. Book now here to travel on your own terms.
Prices: 382 EUR
Duration: 2h 18m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Berlin to Dresden
Bus services linking Berlin and Dresden operate through multiple stations, giving travelers a range of possible departure and arrival points. Because of this, journey durations can differ by route, generally averaging around 2h 5m to 3h 35m. All buses run within a shared operating window from 00:15 to 23:59, with bus ticket prices starting at 10 to 23 EUR and adjusting slightly based on the service and stop combination. Reviewing the complete bus timetable for Berlin to Dresden allows you to assess station coverage, timing differences and departure options in detail.
Cheapest Bus Berlin to Dresden
10 EUR, from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse, departure at 15:00, duration 2h 35mFastest Bus Berlin to Dresden
12 EUR, from Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station to Dresden Neustadt Exit, departure at 17:20, duration 2h 5mBus Timetable: Berlin Alexanderplatz → Dresden Bus Station
- 03:05 06:00 2h 55m 13 EUR
- 04:55 07:40 2h 45m 13 EUR
- 06:10 09:10 3h 13 EUR
- 08:40 11:35 2h 55m 14 EUR
- 09:20 12:10 2h 50m 13 EUR
- 11:10 14:05 2h 55m 14 EUR
- 12:30 15:25 2h 55m 12 EUR
- 15:15 18:20 3h 5m 12 EUR
- 16:30 19:20 2h 50m 12 EUR
- 18:40 21:30 2h 50m 12 EUR
- 23:20 02:10 2h 50m 13 EUR
- 23:50 02:30 2h 40m 12 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Alexanderplatz → Dresden Neustadt Exit
- 06:10 08:55 2h 45m 13 EUR
- 08:40 11:20 2h 40m 14 EUR
- 11:10 13:50 2h 40m 14 EUR
- 12:30 15:10 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 16:30 19:10 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 18:40 21:20 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 23:20 01:55 2h 35m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Central Bus Station → Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- 09:00 11:35 2h 35m 13 EUR
- 11:00 13:35 2h 35m 13 EUR
- 13:00 15:35 2h 35m 13 EUR
- 15:00 17:35 2h 35m 10 EUR
- 17:00 19:35 2h 35m 13 EUR
- 19:00 21:35 2h 35m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Central Bus Station → Dresden Bus Station
- 02:25 06:00 3h 35m 13 EUR
- 04:10 07:40 3h 30m 13 EUR
- 07:00 09:40 2h 40m 17 EUR
- 08:15 10:45 2h 30m 12 EUR
- 09:00 11:40 2h 40m 23 EUR
- 10:00 12:50 2h 50m 18 EUR
- 11:00 13:40 2h 40m 13 EUR
- 13:00 15:40 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 14:50 18:20 3h 30m 12 EUR
- 15:00 17:40 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 16:00 18:35 2h 35m 11 EUR
- 16:05 19:20 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 17:00 19:40 2h 40m 12 EUR
- 19:00 21:40 2h 40m 11 EUR
- 21:00 23:45 2h 45m 11 EUR
- 21:30 00:20 2h 50m 12 EUR
- 21:40 00:35 2h 55m 12 EUR
- 23:00 01:35 2h 35m 12 EUR
- 23:59 02:50 2h 51m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Central Bus Station → Dresden Neustadt Exit
- 07:00 09:25 2h 25m 17 EUR
- 09:00 11:25 2h 25m 23 EUR
- 11:00 13:25 2h 25m 13 EUR
- 13:00 15:25 2h 25m 12 EUR
- 15:00 17:25 2h 25m 12 EUR
- 16:05 19:10 3h 5m 12 EUR
- 17:00 19:25 2h 25m 12 EUR
- 21:30 00:05 2h 35m 12 EUR
- 23:59 02:35 2h 36m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin S Treptower Park → Dresden Bus Station
- 03:30 06:00 2h 30m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station → Dresden Bus Station
- 00:15 02:50 2h 35m 13 EUR
- 04:25 07:40 3h 15m 13 EUR
- 07:15 09:40 2h 25m 17 EUR
- 08:30 10:45 2h 15m 12 EUR
- 09:15 11:40 2h 25m 23 EUR
- 10:15 12:50 2h 35m 18 EUR
- 11:15 13:40 2h 25m 13 EUR
- 13:15 15:40 2h 25m 12 EUR
- 15:15 17:40 2h 25m 12 EUR
- 16:20 18:35 2h 15m 11 EUR
- 17:20 19:40 2h 20m 12 EUR
- 19:20 21:40 2h 20m 11 EUR
- 21:15 23:45 2h 30m 11 EUR
- 21:45 00:20 2h 35m 12 EUR
- 22:00 00:35 2h 35m 12 EUR
- 23:15 01:35 2h 20m 12 EUR
Bus Timetable: Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station → Dresden Neustadt Exit
- 00:15 02:35 2h 20m 13 EUR
- 07:15 09:25 2h 10m 17 EUR
- 09:15 11:25 2h 10m 23 EUR
- 11:15 13:25 2h 10m 13 EUR
- 13:15 15:25 2h 10m 12 EUR
- 15:15 17:25 2h 10m 12 EUR
- 17:20 19:25 2h 5m 12 EUR
- 21:45 00:05 2h 20m 12 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Berlin to Dresden
Board at Berlin Central Bus Station for a flexible route toward Dresden, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 7h 55m before arriving at Dresden Bus Station. Departures run from 07:00 until 13:00, and ticket prices begin at 24 to 34 EUR. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Berlin lets you plan your trip efficiently.
Cheapest Combined Berlin to Dresden
24 EUR, from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bus Station, departure at 11:00, duration 7h 55mFastest Combined Berlin to Dresden
25 EUR, from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 7h 55mCombined Timetable: Berlin Central Bus Station → Dresden Bus Station
- 07:00 14:55 7h 55m 30 EUR
- 09:00 16:55 7h 55m 34 EUR
- 11:00 18:55 7h 55m 24 EUR
- 13:00 20:55 7h 55m 25 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Berlin to Dresden
The single departure point for this route is Berlin Gesundbrunnen, where you board the train departing at 07:00 toward Dresden. The rail journey takes around 2h 31m with fares starting at 32 EUR. At the end of the trip, the train arrives at Dresden Central. Check the detailed train timetable for Berlin to Dresden to choose your preferred departure and reserve your seat on the service.
Cheapest & Fastest Train Berlin to Dresden
32 EUR, from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Dresden Central, departure at 07:00, duration 2h 31mTrain Timetable: Berlin Gesundbrunnen → Dresden Central
- 07:00 09:31 2h 31m 32 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Berlin to Dresden
- Hop into an on-demand private car at Berlin Tegel Airport for a ride to Dresden Hotel Transfer, lasting around 2h 18m. Several departures operate daily, and ticket prices begin at 382 EUR.
- Start your journey with a charter ride from Berlin Hotel Transfer to Dresden Hotel Transfer, lasting approximately 2h 18m. Services run frequently throughout the day with fares starting at 382 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Berlin to Dresden
382 EUR, from Berlin Tegel Airport to Dresden Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 2h 18mCharter Timetable: Berlin Hotel Transfer → Dresden Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 18m 382 EUR
Charter Timetable: Berlin Tegel Airport → Dresden Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 18m 382 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Berlin to Dresden
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Dresden.
How long does the Berlin to Dresden route usually take?
Travel time on the Berlin to Dresden route depends on the transport and the exact stop pair. The fastest listed trip takes about 2 hours 31 minutes by train, while bus services range from about 2 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Dresden?
The cheapest listed option on the Berlin to Dresden route is the bus, with fares starting at 10 EUR. Bus prices go up to 23 EUR, while the train is fixed at 32 EUR and the combined service starts at 24 EUR.
Which Berlin to Dresden option is the fastest?
The fastest listed option for Berlin to Dresden is the train, which takes about 2 hours 31 minutes. Among the bus services, the quickest pair is Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station to Dresden Neustadt Exit at about 2 hours 5 minutes.
How much does it cost to travel from Berlin to Dresden overall?
For Berlin to Dresden, listed fares range from 10 EUR to 382 EUR depending on the service. Bus tickets are 10 to 23 EUR, the combined service is 24 to 34 EUR, the train is 32 EUR, and charter is 382 EUR.
Where do Berlin to Dresden buses leave from and arrive?
Berlin to Dresden buses depart from Berlin Central Bus Station, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station, and Berlin S Treptower Park. They arrive at Dresden Neustadt Exit, Dresden Bus Station, or Dresden Bayrische Strasse, depending on the service.
What are the first and last Berlin to Dresden bus departures?
Berlin to Dresden bus departures run from 00:15 to 23:59. That gives a very wide spread across the day, so the exact departure time depends on the specific service you choose.
How often do Berlin to Dresden buses run?
The Berlin to Dresden bus schedule lists 78 trips, but no fixed frequency is given. That means departures are spread across the day rather than shown as a regular interval.
Which Berlin to Dresden bus route is the quickest?
Among the listed Berlin to Dresden bus pairs, Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station to Dresden Neustadt Exit is the quickest at about 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. Other bus pairs take longer, up to about 3 hours 35 minutes.
What are the train details for Berlin to Dresden?
The Berlin to Dresden train departs from Berlin Gesundbrunnen and arrives at Dresden Central. It takes about 2 hours 31 minutes and costs 32 EUR. Only one train trip is listed, with a departure time of 07:00.
What is the combined Berlin to Dresden service like?
The combined Berlin to Dresden service runs from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bus Station. It costs 24 to 34 EUR and takes about 7 hours 55 minutes. Departures are listed between 07:00 and 13:00.
Is there a charter option for Berlin to Dresden, and what does it include?
Yes, a charter option is listed for Berlin to Dresden. It costs 382 EUR and takes about 2 hours 18 minutes. Departures are shown from Berlin Tegel Airport or Berlin Hotel Transfer, with arrival at Dresden Hotel Transfer.
If I want to book Berlin to Dresden tickets, where should I look?
For Berlin to Dresden tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It shows the available services, prices, and departure points for the route in one place, which makes comparing the listed options straightforward.
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