What is the distance between Budapest and Dresden?

About 343 miles (552 km) separate Budapest and Dresden.

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

If you're headed to Dresden from Budapest, chances are that your bus will leave from Kelenföld and arrive at Hbf. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Kunsthofpassage, Großer Garten, Brühl's Terrace, Pillnitz Camellia and Dresden Zoo.

Bus Budapest to Dresden from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Dresden on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	9h 10m	6:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kelenföld	8h 10m	7:55am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Népliget	11h 35m	10:25am	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	8h 25m	7:55am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Kelenföld	8h 50m	6:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:49 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest 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 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

342 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $163	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $55	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Dresden?

Stops in Budapest

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

Stops in Dresden

A
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
Visit page
B
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
Visit page
C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Arda Tur

3/5257 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Dresden by bus

What is the distance between Budapest and Dresden?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Dresden?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$34

11/22

$44

Today

$51

11/24

$32

11/25

$42

11/26

$30

11/27

$32

11/28

$51

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $122 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 $30 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Arda Tur 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.