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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Leipzig will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 11 buses that leave Dresden for Leipzig on Tue, Aug 11, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 Leipzig 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 train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €10.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Dresden to Leipzig:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Leipzig costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 20m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Leipzig buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 2:15 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 7:10 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h35 | 9:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h35 | 12:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h35 | 1:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 6:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 7:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 9:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 10:55 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h35 | 11:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dresden to Leipzig run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Leipzig 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 Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to Leipzig buses use the Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) to Leipzig, Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Leipzig 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.
Leipzig, Hbf is 1 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig, Hbf 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 within the station.
Free WiFi available at the station. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig, Hbf.
Available at Leipzig, Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig, Hbf: Wheelchair accessible pathways and facilities available.
Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle. ATMs are available at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle.
Available at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle: Bus station is wheelchair accessible.
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe). ATMs are available at Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe).
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe).
Available at Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe): Bus stop is accessible for disabled people.
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