- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European paintings.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chemnitz to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chemnitz to Dresden will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 11 buses that leave Chemnitz for Dresden on Wed, Jul 01, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Dresden:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Dresden costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (59m by bus vs 1h 3m by car) and save roughly $4 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $13 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Chemnitz to Dresden buses for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:55 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h10 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h00 | 8:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h00 | 8:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h00 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:15 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h00 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 0h55 | 6:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h05 | 7:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h10 | 11:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h00 | 12:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1h05 | 5:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chemnitz to Dresden run on average 13 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European paintings.
Historic treasury in Dresden Castle displaying royal jewels, goldsmith works, and courtly masterpieces of Saxony.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a restored riverside building.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic with major landmarks close together.
Long porcelain mural on Augustus Street depicting Saxon rulers, one of Dresden’s most photographed walk-through sights.
Popular walking area above the Elbe with classic skyline views and elegant historic surroundings.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus and powdered sugar. It is Dresden’s most famous specialty and traditionally protected by origin.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with a yeast or sponge base, creamy quark layer and fluffy egg-butter topping. It is especially associated with cafés in Dresden.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, usually served with red cabbage and dumplings. It is a traditional festive dish in the region.
Well-known upscale Dresden restaurant recognized for refined modern cuisine, polished service and a fine-dining experience.
Long-running traditional restaurant in the Neustadt known for hearty Saxon dishes, rustic interiors and a cozy local atmosphere.
Historic vaulted restaurant near the Frauenkirche serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service, usually by stating the total when paying.
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Dresden Bayrische Straße Hauptbahnhof, Dresden -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chemnitz to Dresden by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chemnitz to Dresden buses use the Chemnitz, ZOB to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Chemnitz and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station), Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km), Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Elevators, ramps.
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