- Must visit
Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$37
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$45
Fastest journey on Oct 22
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
8 h 12 m
Buses on Oct 22
17
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Dresden will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 17 buses from Kraków to Dresden, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 451 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 8 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Kraków to Dresden run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $16 (€14) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kraków to Dresden.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Dresden buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. 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 | 7:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h05 | 5:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 9h35 | 5:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h30 | 9:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h00 | 10:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h25 | 12:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h15 | 2:00 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 9h55 | 12:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h50 | 5:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h55 | 7:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h55 | 8:30 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 8:20 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h25 | 9:00 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h16 | 8:51 PM Dresden-Neustadt station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 9h10 | 9:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h35 | 9:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 10h25 | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h55 | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 3:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Most Kraków to Dresden buses use the Kraków, Airport to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
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, Neustadt Exit is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Neustadt Exit has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. ATMs are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Ramp access available for wheelchairs.
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.
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