Let's talk about how to get from Berlin to Dresden and what type of transport will help tourists save both time and money. We note right away that no matter which route you choose, you will find an exciting journey filled with vivid emotions and comfort. You can overcome the two hundred-kilometer distance between the two cities by bus, car, train or plane. It is up to you to choose, and we will only tell you about the advantages of each type of transport.
Bus
Traveling by bus on German roads is cheap and comfortable. Modern express trains are equipped with everything you need: a toilet, free wi-fi and easy chairs.
Berlin line bus
The main carrier on this route is BerlinLinienBus, whose current offers and ticket prices can be viewed on the official website www.berlinlinienbus.de. You can also buy tickets in advance here. Buses depart from Berlin several times a day, with a frequency of 1-2 hours. The first flight is scheduled for 6.15 local time. And the total travel time will be almost 2.5 hours. A ticket will cost 15-20 euros.
Please note that it is much cheaper to buy tickets through the website of the carrier company. If you decide to go to Dresden at the last moment, you can also pay the fare to the driver, but be prepared to overpay.
Eurolines
A good alternative would be an offer from Eurolines, whose buses depart daily from Berlin Central Station. Be prepared that the cost of travel on them will be higher than that of competitors. But on the site you can always find promotional offers that will help you save a lot.
And one more important nuance. There is no bus station in Dresden, so buses arrive at different places. The most popular stops from which you can easily reach any part of the city are: Neustadt Airport, the Schlesischer Platz stop, and the main railway station Hauptbahnhof.
A train
Traveling by train will cost about 2 times more than by bus. The average fare is from 29 euros. Modern Eurocity express trains depart daily from Berlin Main Station and take you to Dresden Central Station in just 2 hours and 10 minutes. The main advantages of this type of travel are: speed, availability, reliability. All carriages are surprisingly clean and comfortable, which is a rarity for Russia.
The first high-speed train leaves at 6 hours 45 minutes, and each subsequent one with a frequency of 2 hours.
If necessary, you can choose one of the trains with an increased level of comfort – ICE express trains. Tickets for such trains start from 34 euros one way. The first train leaves the platform of Berlin Central Station at 9.30 am, and then every three hours. The journey will take at least 3 hours.
As in the case of buses, it is cheaper to purchase train tickets through official websites and online ticket offices than to purchase them at the station. You can pay by credit card. By the way, the type of carriage and the age of the passenger affect the final fare. For example, you will have to pay a few euros extra for a ticket to a first-class carriage, but you can use free Wi-Fi, a bar and comfortable tables.
Automobile
A trip by car will give you unique emotions. Germany has some of the best roads in the world, divided into toll and free. There are practically no speed limits on the autobahns, so you can test what your car and yourself are capable of.
The fastest way to get to Dresden is on the A-13 toll highway. The journey will take only 2 hours. The main disadvantages are the costs that many tourists will not be able to afford. Add to the cost of fuel the cost of rent, insurance, and even a parking space. You will also have to pay extra for a child seat for the youngest travelers.
Airplane
But we do not recommend flying by plane. The fastest in this direction will be an evening flight from the German carrier Lufthansa with one change. Travel time is almost 3 hours, and the ticket price starts from 118 euros!
So we considered all the options on how to get from Berlin to Dresden. We hope that among the proposed routes you will find a suitable one for yourself.
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