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BrusselsDresden658 km

How to get from Brussels to Dresden

  • 658 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: bus, 11h 55m
  • 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Dresden. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 658 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

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658 km

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Departures from Brussels to Dresden

FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:30 and the last at 21:30.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus319:3021:30

All departures

  • 19:30
  • 20:30
  • 21:30

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 7h 30m€15Book
  • Train· 8h 13m€120Book

Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Brussels to Dresden works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels-North to Dresden central, about 11h 55m. In total it's roughly €47 over 11h 55m, direct, no transfers.

Brussels to Dresden: common questions

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

The most useful route takes about 11h 55m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Brussels to Dresden?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:30 and the last at 21:30, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Dresden?

3 a day with FlixBus, between 19:30 and 21:30.

Which station does the bus from Brussels to Dresden leave from?

Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.

How far is Dresden from Brussels?

About 658 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Brussels to Dresden cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Brussels to Dresden?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys, KLM.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026