What is the distance between Erfurt and Dresden?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (190 km).

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

If you're headed to Dresden from Erfurt, chances are that your bus will depart from Willy-Brandt-Platz and arrive at Neustadt. These are the most popular 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 Zoo, Zwinger, Brühl's Terrace, Königstraße and Bundeswehr Military History Museum.

Bus Erfurt to Dresden from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erfurt to Dresden on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Erfurt central train station	2h 35m	12:25pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:40am	Erfurt central train station	3h 30m	7:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Erfurt central train station	2h 55m	7:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	6:55am	Erfurt central train station	4h 15m	11:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt 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 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $52	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $110	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $25	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 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.

Karat-S

4/5280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Erfurt and Dresden?

Stops in Erfurt

A - Willy-Brandt-Platz

B - Am Urbicher Kreuz

C - Erfurt (Hbf)

D - Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.

E - Erfurt Bushaltestelle

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Erfurt to Dresden by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $30 for a bus ticket from Erfurt to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-19.