- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 8 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
627 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Amsterdam will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 17 buses that leave Dresden for Amsterdam on Tue, Aug 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 627 km distance in an average of 11 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 m 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 Dresden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $329.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $653 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $156.
A bus is $595 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $653.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 56m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117. The journey takes 13h 56m versus 8h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Amsterdam buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 14h10 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h02 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 10h37 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:00 AM Dresden-Neustadt station | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:00 AM Dresden-Neustadt station | 10h30 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 13h25 | 11:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 14h00 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 13h15 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 12h50 | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 13h45 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 12h15 | 7:45 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 11h45 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h05 | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h30 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 14h10 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h00 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 13h55 | 2:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h30 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h15 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h50 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dresden to Amsterdam run on average 19 times per day, taking around 13h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 389 miles (627 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 389 miles (627 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Amsterdam Sloterdijk -> Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to Amsterdam buses use the Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair, with some services arriving at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Amsterdam 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.
Dresden, Bf Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Bf Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack options available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Bf Neustadt.
Available at Dresden, Bf Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Bf Neustadt: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Amsterdam, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station.
Available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Centraal Station: Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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