How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Dresden?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Dresden start at R 538. The average price for this route is around R 861. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Dresden?

The average bus journey time from Budapest to Dresden is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 556 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by Comati PSG .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Dresden route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , Arda Tur , Comati PSG .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Dresden?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Dresden at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Dresden?

A bus trip from Budapest to Dresden produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Budapest to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Dresden?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Comati PSG has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Comati PSG , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Comati PSG , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Budapest to Dresden from R 475 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Budapest to Dresden on 13 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:00	Könyves Kálmán	9h 10m	06:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
23:45	Kelenföld	8h 10m	07:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
22:50	Népliget	11h 35m	10:25	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags
23:30	Könyves Kálmán	8h 25m	07:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
21:20	Kelenföld	8h 50m	06:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Dresden on 14 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	17h 27m	08:25	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	Cheapest
	23:45	Kelenföld	8h 10m	07:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	10h 57m	18:55	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags
	07:10	Budapest Airport (BUD)	12h 15m	19:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	22:50	Népliget	11h 35m	10:25	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Dresden on 16 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:10	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	16:15	Dresden Central Train Station	Cheapest
	23:45	Kelenföld	8h 10m	07:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	10h 57m	18:55	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags
	04:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	12h 30m	16:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	17h 27m	08:25	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:21 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 929, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage duration

552 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 538 - R 3 397	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 929 - R 948	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Dresden?

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
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C
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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D
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
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D
Dresden Airport
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 035 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51 067 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

Comati PSG

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Dresden by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Dresden?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Dresden start at R 538. The average price for this route is around R 861. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Dresden?
The average bus journey time from Budapest to Dresden is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 556 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by Comati PSG.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Dresden route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur, Comati PSG.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Dresden?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Dresden at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Dresden?
A bus trip from Budapest to Dresden produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Comati PSG has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Comati PSG, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Comati PSG, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/01

No data

12/01

R 574

Today

R 574

14/01

R 744

15/01

R 496

16/01

R 603

17/01

R 555

18/01

R 576

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Dresden was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 496

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 496 to R 1 438 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 496, which is on 2026-01-15.

Usually FlixBus, RegioJet will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.