- Must visit
Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Flights from Amsterdam to Dresden depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $233 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 21:40. The fastest flight covers the 389 miles (627 km) distance in 2h 10m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 389 miles (627 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $233 |
Flights per day 15 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$431
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$587
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 1 m
Flights on Sep 17
52
Distance
627 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Dresden will cost around $587 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $431.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Dresden without transferring at least once.
AF5473+
AF1734+
IC 2273 · 16531
AF1341 · AF1834+
IC 2273 · 16531
AF1241 · AF1834+
IC 2273 · 16531
AF5473+
AF1734+
IC 2271 · 16527
AF5473+
AF1734+
IC 2179
LH993 · LH66
LH2305 · LH2128
LX729 · LX918
KL1775+
IC 2177
LH997 · LH68Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$534 Average price | $157 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Amsterdam to Dresden:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $157.
A bus is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Dresden flights for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1771+ IC 2179 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
KL1771+ IC 2177 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h28 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
KL1771+ IC 2175 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h28 | 12:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1734+ IC 2179 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h03 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AF5473+ AF1734+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h09 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF5473+ AF1734+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h09 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
BA445+ 21926 · RJ 179+ BA8493 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h22 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
BA445+ BA8493+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h49 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2179+ BA8450 · BA7027 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h43 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH1003 · LH66 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h05 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1003 · LH184+ IC 2179 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH1003 · LH184+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h34 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1003 · LH186+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h34 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2311 · LH1926+ IC 2179 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h13 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH2311 · LH1926+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h19 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2311+ IC 2179+ LH4064 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h13 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1773+ IC 2177 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h38 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
KL1773+ IC 2179 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h38 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
KL1773+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h44 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1234+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h59 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1834+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h59 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1834+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h32 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX725 · LX918 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h20 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX725 · LX968+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h44 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX725 · LX966+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h44 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS229+ IC 2271 · 16527+ OS312 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h39 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1775+ IC 2179 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
KL1775+ IC 2177 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h28 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
LH987 · LH66 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1775+ IC 2271 · 16527 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h34 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AF1341 · AF1834+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h27 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1341 · AF1834+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h54 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2303 · LH107 · LH66 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2303 · LH2128 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 7:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2303+ IC 2273 · 16531+ LH4066 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h24 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2303+ 21926 · RJ 179+ LH4066 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h57 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH989 · LH66 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH192+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h52 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH989 · LH192+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h19 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2273 · 16531+ BA8493 · BA8452 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h09 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2273 · 16531+ OS231 · OS314 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h09 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS233+ 21926 · RJ 179+ OS314 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21926 · RJ 179+ OS314 · OS231 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH993 · LH68 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h35 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993 · LH66 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ 21926 · RJ 179+ LH4208 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h27 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX729 · LX918 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1779+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h47 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1779+ IC 2273 · 16531 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h14 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH2305 · LH2128 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 7:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307 · LH121 · LH68 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH997 · LH68 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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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Most Amsterdam to Dresden flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dresden Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Dresden airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Dresden Airport is 7 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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