How to get from Budapest to Dresden
- 553 km as the crow flies
- 31 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Dresden. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 553 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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553 km
Budapest to Dresden: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Kelenföld → Dresden centralbus
FlixBus·8h 10m
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 prices by day, Budapest to Dresden
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€123November 2026
€135Departures from Budapest to Dresden
FlixBus runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 03:30 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:30
- 04:30
- 07:25
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 15:00
- 15:20
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 21:00
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:30
- 23:45
All departuresArdaTur
- 04:10
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Dresden works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Kelenföld to Dresden central, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Dresden: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Dresden?
The most useful route takes about 8h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Dresden?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Dresden?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Dresden leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dresden from Budapest?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Dresden cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Dresden?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest 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