- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Leipzig’s main fine arts museum, known for Old Masters, modern art, and major works linked to the Leipzig School.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 12 buses that leave Dresden for Leipzig on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 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 Sat, Jun 20 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 $9. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $21 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 $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Leipzig costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€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 Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Leipzig buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 2:15 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 6:40 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h30 | 7:10 AM 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 $9 (€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 $9 (€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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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s main fine arts museum, known for Old Masters, modern art, and major works linked to the Leipzig School.
Immersive exhibition space in a former gas holder, famous for giant panoramic installations that are popular with visitors and photographers.
Compact museum opposite St. Thomas Church dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach, with manuscripts, instruments, and interactive exhibits.
Central market square surrounded by historic architecture and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Popular riverside park for walking, cycling, and summer gatherings; one of the city’s best-loved green spaces.
Large urban square framed by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings; especially striking at night.
A classic Leipzig vegetable medley, traditionally made with young peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, sometimes enriched with crayfish tails. It is the city’s signature dish.
A famous Leipzig pastry filled with marzipan, nuts and jam. It was created as a sweet replacement for the historic bird dish and is now a local specialty.
Small pan-fried potato and quark cakes, often served with sugar, apple sauce or cinnamon. They are a beloved Saxon comfort food found around Leipzig.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant with modern cuisine and panoramic city views. One of Leipzig’s best-known upscale dining addresses.
Historic vaulted restaurant in the Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon dishes and its connection to Goethe. A top choice for traditional Leipzig dining.
Established cellar-style restaurant known for hearty Saxon cooking, regional beers and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while hotels rise during fairs and events.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service, usually by telling the server the total you want to pay.
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Leipzig Merkurpromenade Messe, Leipzig -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig
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.

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