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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
World-class Old Masters gallery in the Zwinger, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Dutch, Italian, and Flemish painters.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
10
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.
Of the 10 buses that leave Leipzig for Dresden on Sat, Jun 20, 10 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 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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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FlixBusOmio 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 $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 $9.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m 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 Leipzig to Dresden:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dresden costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 25m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Dresden 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 | 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 | 9:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 12:35 PM 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 | |
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 | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1h35 | 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leipzig to Dresden run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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.
World-class Old Masters gallery in the Zwinger, famous for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and major works by Dutch, Italian, and Flemish painters.
Dresden’s celebrated treasury with dazzling royal jewels, goldsmith work, and ceremonial objects; one of the city’s most famous museum experiences.
Major fine arts museum showing Romanticism, Impressionism, and modern works alongside sculpture in a restored historic building.
Rebuilt historic square around the Frauenkirche, central to the old town and a natural base for sightseeing and photography.
Elegant square framed by the Semperoper, Zwinger, and Hofkirche, offering one of Dresden’s most impressive urban ensembles.
Creative courtyard complex in the Neustadt with colorful facades and artistic design details, very popular on social media.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, candied peel, raisins, and powdered sugar. It is Dresden’s most famous specialty and traditionally associated with Advent and Christmas.
Classic Saxon sheet cake with a yeast or sponge base, quark filling, and a fluffy egg-butter custard topping. It is especially beloved in Dresden cafés and bakeries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, usually beef, served with a sweet-sour gravy often balanced with raisins or gingerbread. It is a traditional festive dish in the region.
Established fine-dining restaurant known for modern high-end cuisine, polished service, and one of Dresden’s more refined gastronomic experiences.
Long-established cellar restaurant serving Saxon and German specialties in an elaborate historic setting with strong old-Dresden character.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the Neustadt area, appreciated for generous Saxon fare, rustic interiors, and a cozy local atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt. Hotels vary by season, while public transport and casual dining are fairly priced.
Service is usually included. Round up for cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Dresden Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) -> Altmarkt, 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.
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.

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