There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Dresden by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Dresden is to rideshare which costs 219 Kč and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs 400 Kč - 600 Kč.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Dresden Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Prague and Dresden is 117 km. The road distance is 143.8 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs 130 Kč - 2 400 Kč.
The bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str. takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Prague to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Dresden train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Dresden is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs 130 Kč - 2 400 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 Kč - 1 200 Kč and takes 2h 17m.
- Distance: 117.4 km
- Duration: 1h 55m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Dresden, Germany?
RegioJet operates a bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str. hourly. Tickets cost 5€ - 8€ and the journey takes 1h 55m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Czech Railways (ČD) operates a train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost 8€ - 15€ and the journey takes 2h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 15€
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 11€
- Business
- 11€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 15€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 11€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 8€
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague, Prague ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 90€
- Website
- Comati PSG
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Prague to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Prague to Dresden bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str. station.
Prague to Dresden train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Dresden is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Prague to Dresden.
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