The cheapest and fastest buses from Leipzig to Dresden
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leipzig to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Dresden will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 15 buses that leave Leipzig for Dresden on Sun, Dec 14, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 14 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Leipzig to Dresden Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Leipzig to Dresden bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Dresden buses for today, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 2:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 7:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 8:00 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 8:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leipzig to Dresden
Buses from Leipzig to Dresden run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 12 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 35m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Leipzig to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Leipzig to Dresden with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses Leipzig to Dresden
The fastest connection by buses takes travellers from Leipzig to Dresden in 1:30 hours. Travelers can choose from around 15 connections per day, with night connections offered as well as daytime connections. Often there is an hourly departure possibility and sometimes travellers can depart to Dresden at least every 4:00 hours. The route is most frequently operated by the buses company Flixbus. On some routes, bus passengers travel with Leo Express. It is particularly practical that the buses start and end at the main stations of Leipzig and Dresden, so that travellers depart and arrive very close to the city centre.
Which bus companies travel from Leipzig to Dresden?
Most connections by bus from Leipzig to Dresden are offered by the buses company Flixbus. During the day as well as at night trips with Flixbus are offered. The timetable is supplemented by individual trips of the Czech transport company Leo Express with an average of one trip per day.
How long does the bus journey from Leipzig to Dresden take?
The journey by bus from Leipzig to Dresden is usually offered as a direct connection by all bus companies operating on this route and at all starting times. Travelers thus benefit from a comfortable and uncomplicated journey that takes them directly to their destination without having to change trains. The fastest bus connections take travellers from Leipzig to the Saxon state capital in 1:30 hours. Most buses on this route travel an average of 1:35 hours. On some connections travellers have to plan up to 2:25 hours travel time from Leipzig to Dresden.
How often can you take the bus from Leipzig to Dresden?
Average 15 buses depart daily from Leipzig to Dresden. Travellers can choose from day and night connections. There is often an hourly possibility to drive. Partially starts at least every 2:00 hours and occasionally at least every 4:00 hours a Buses.
Bus stations on the line Leipzig - Dresden?
At which bus station does the bus depart from in Leipzig? The buses stop is located at Leipzig main station. The bus stop is within walking distance of the adjacent city centre. Several bus, tram and S-Bahn lines run to the main station. Here are many shopping options and gastronomy offers.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Dresden? The destination stop is located in Bayerische Straße, directly at Dresden Central Station. As a shopping station there are many shopping possibilities and a gastronomic offer here. The old town centre can be reached in 0:05 hours by tram via central stops such as Postplatz.
FAQs: Bus from Leipzig to Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leipzig, Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Zwinger Palace, a baroque masterpiece featuring art collections and extensive gardens
- Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church with a stunning dome offering panoramic city views
- Semperoper, an iconic opera house renowned for its architecture and world-class performances
- Dresden Castle, a historic residence showcasing museums and royal treasures
- Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
- Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex housing museums and art collections
- Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome
- Semper Opera House, a renowned opera venue known for its stunning architecture and performances
- Dresden Castle, a historic residence featuring museums and the famous Green Vault
- Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River with views of the city's skyline.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leipzig to Dresden, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leipzig to Dresden
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
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