How far is Stuttgart from Dresden?

About 257 miles (413 km) separate Stuttgart and Dresden.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart to Dresden?

Most of the buses traveling from Stuttgart to Dresden leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Neustadt. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Once in Dresden, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dresden Castle, New Synagogue, Grünes Gewölbe, Zwinger and Großer Garten.

Bus Stuttgart to Dresden from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Dresden on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Kornwestheim	7h 10m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Kornwestheim	6h 20m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	STR Airport	7h	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Dresden on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	Kornwestheim	7h 10m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stuttgart to Dresden on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Kornwestheim	7h 10m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Kornwestheim	6h 20m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	STR Airport	8h 40m	2:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	STR Airport	7h	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Kornwestheim	7h 55m	2:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Dresden on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Kornwestheim	7h 10m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Kornwestheim	6h 20m	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	STR Airport	8h 40m	2:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	STR Airport	7h	5:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Kornwestheim	7h 55m	2:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

256 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $87	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $304	Average Duration6h 16m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $61	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Dresden?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Dresden by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$43

11/17

$39

Today

$37

11/19

$28

11/20

$34

11/21

$36

11/22

$33

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $74 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Stuttgart to Dresden?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 10m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 16m	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 10m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures7