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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Dresden is to train which costs €33 - €39 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Dresden is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Dresden Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Budapest to Dresden?

The distance between Budapest and Dresden is 677 km. The road distance is 665.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

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

The bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dresden central station takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Dresden bus from?

Budapest to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Dresden train from?

Budapest to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Dresden?

The best way to get from Budapest to Dresden is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €33 - €39 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Budapest to Dresden bus arrive?

Budapest to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Budapest to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Dresden is 666 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Budapest to Dresden.

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

Book your Budapest to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Dresden.

Budapest to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Dresden by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dresden central stationN260 / ...
8h 25m
€50–75
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Dresden HbfRj
9h 20m
€33–39
Drive 665.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Dresden665.7 km
6h 11m
€99–143
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BUD - DRS
7h 3m
€151–386
Train via Szob
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to SzobRe / ...
2. Take the train from Szob to Dresden Hauptbahnhof27
10h 23m
€110–132
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BUD - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 39m
€54–201
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BUD - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
9h 5m
€142–326
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)BUD - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
7h 51m
€58–168

Budapest to Dresden by bus

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Distance: 676.6 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Dresden, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Dresden central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Dresden Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route once daily.

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