How to get from Dresden to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Dresden to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 165 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 31m
- 114 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 31m
direct
Train
€18
Cheapest
1h 55m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 165 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €8, on Mon, Oct 12.
165 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 57mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 57m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dresden to Berlin: 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.
- 1Dresden Neustadt → Berlin Airport BERbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Dresden to Berlin
FlixBus runs 114 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 114 | 00:25 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 9 | 05:33 | 20:53 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 01:15
- 01:25
- 01:30
- 02:15
- 02:25
- 02:30
- 02:40
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:30
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 04:20
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 04:50
- 04:53
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:15
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:07
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:07
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 08:55
- 09:00
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:55
- 10:10
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:15
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:33
- 05:35
- 07:42
- 09:42
- 11:35
- 13:35
- 15:35
- 17:35
- 20:53
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 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dresden Neustadt to Berlin Airport BER, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Dresden to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 1h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Dresden to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:45, from Dresden central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dresden to Berlin?
114 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Dresden to Berlin leave from?
Dresden central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Dresden to Berlin?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:33 and the last at 20:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Dresden to Berlin?
9 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:33 and 20:53.
How far is Berlin from Dresden?
About 165 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dresden to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €10. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Dresden to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Dresden to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Berlin?
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: 19 Oct 2026