How to get from Prague to Dresden
- 117 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 55m
- 28 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 55m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Dresden. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 117 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
117 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 4h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 1h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 64h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 61h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Dresden: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Dresden centralbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Prague to Dresden
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€138November 2026
€148Departures from Prague to Dresden
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 01:00 | 23:25 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 12:45 | 12:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 02:30
- 03:30
- 04:00
- 05:50
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 14:00
- 14:45
- 14:55
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:45
- 20:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:25
All departuresArdaTur
- 12:45
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
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Dresden centralBook →Ceske DrahyPraha hlavní nádraží-SchönaBook →
DB Regio AG SüdostSchöna-DresdenBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ceske Drahy, DB Regio AG Südost; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Dresden works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Dresden central, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Dresden: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Dresden?
The most useful route takes about 1h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Dresden?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:25, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Dresden?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:25.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Dresden leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dresden from Prague?
About 117 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Dresden cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Dresden?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ceske Drahy, DB Regio AG Südost.
Can you get from Prague to Dresden without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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: 5 Oct 2026