What is the travel distance from Dresden to Budapest?

Dresden and Budapest are 343 miles (552 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Dresden to Budapest start their journey at Hbf and wind up at Népliget. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Széchenyi Chain Bridge, The Great Synagogue, Baths of Budapest, St. Stephen's Basilica and Hungarian State Opera.

Bus Dresden to Budapest from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	7:20am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 25m	6:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	3:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	12h 35m	3:35pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	3:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	12h 35m	3:35pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 30m	11:20am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	12:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	12:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	12:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	9:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	6:10am	Kelenföld	Fastest
	7:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	12:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

343 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $137	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $201	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$64 - $64	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Budapest?

Stops in Dresden

A
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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B
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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D
Budapest Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden to Budapest by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$36

11/23

$45

Today

$36

11/25

$36

11/26

$36

11/27

$39

11/28

$36

11/29

$36

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $120 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 10m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 20m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 10m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures1