- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European paintings.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Dresden will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 12 buses that leave Munich for Dresden on Sat, Jul 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 6 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 Munich to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $245 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Munich to Dresden:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Dresden costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $200 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Dresden costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 57m 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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Dresden buses for today, Friday, July 10. 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 | 10:05 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 7h10 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h30 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 6h55 | 6:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h35 | 6:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h55 | 9:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 8h30 | 9:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 9h15 | 10:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h50 | 1:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h50 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 6h25 | 6:05 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h45 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Dresden run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European paintings.
Historic treasury in Dresden Castle displaying royal jewels, goldsmith works, and courtly masterpieces of Saxony.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a restored riverside building.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic with major landmarks close together.
Long porcelain mural on Augustus Street depicting Saxon rulers, one of Dresden’s most photographed walk-through sights.
Popular walking area above the Elbe with classic skyline views and elegant historic surroundings.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus and powdered sugar. It is Dresden’s most famous specialty and traditionally protected by origin.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with a yeast or sponge base, creamy quark layer and fluffy egg-butter topping. It is especially associated with cafés in Dresden.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, usually served with red cabbage and dumplings. It is a traditional festive dish in the region.
Well-known upscale Dresden restaurant recognized for refined modern cuisine, polished service and a fine-dining experience.
Long-running traditional restaurant in the Neustadt known for hearty Saxon dishes, rustic interiors and a cozy local atmosphere.
Historic vaulted restaurant near the Frauenkirche serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service, usually by stating the total when paying.
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