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Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price on Oct 27
$11
Average ticket price on Oct 27
$14
Fastest journey on Oct 27
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
1 h 35 m
Buses on Oct 27
8
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 8 buses from Leipzig to Dresden, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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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FlixBusBuses from Leipzig to Dresden run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leipzig to Dresden.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Dresden buses for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 9:00 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h40 | 8:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 9:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 4:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 7:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) -> Altmarkt, Dresden
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Leipzig to Dresden buses use the Leipzig, Hbf to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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.
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.
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