- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
Flights from Sofia to Dresden depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:25. The fastest flight covers the 732 miles (1179 km) distance in 2h 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 732 miles (1179 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Flights per day 12 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$444
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Flights per day
40
Distance
1179 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sofia to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Dresden will cost around $444 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 40 flights that leave Sofia for Dresden onThu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct flights cover the 1179 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 28 the longest flights will take 5 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.
FR 1149
OS772+
OS231+
21918 · IC 2273
LH1707+
LH4078+
21870 · IC 2177
LH1707 · LH1934+
21870 · IC 2177
OS772+
OS231+
21926 · RJ 179
FR 1149
LH1707+
LH2122
LH1431 · LH62
LH1427 · LH66
LH1429 · LH68Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 732 miles (1179 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$262 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 18m Average total duration 23h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Dresden:
A bus is $153 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Dresden costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Dresden flights for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO636 · LO387+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 5:25 AM Sofia Airport | 12h03 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LO636 · LO387+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 5:25 AM Sofia Airport | 10h03 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LO636 · LO387+ 21878 · RJ 383 | 5:25 AM Sofia Airport | 10h42 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1707+ LH2122 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 3h50 | 9:00 AM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1707 · LH95 · LH64 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 9h15 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1707 · LH129 · LH64 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 9h15 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1707 · LH1934+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 9h18 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1707+ 21862 · RJ 175+ LH4078 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 7h57 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1707+ 21870 · IC 2177+ LH4078 | 6:10 AM Sofia Airport | 9h18 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1431 · LH64 | 6:30 AM Sofia Airport | 8h55 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1431 · LH62 | 6:30 AM Sofia Airport | 4h50 | 10:20 AM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1431 · LH180+ 21878 · RJ 383 | 6:30 AM Sofia Airport | 9h37 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1431 · LH180+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 6:30 AM Sofia Airport | 8h58 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1431 · LH180+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 6:30 AM Sofia Airport | 10h58 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1834+ 21926 · RJ 179+ AF5469 | 7:00 AM Sofia Airport | 15h07 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1234+ 21926 · RJ 179+ AF5469 | 7:00 AM Sofia Airport | 15h07 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1234+ 21910 · ECE 385+ AF5469 | 7:00 AM Sofia Airport | 13h07 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS780 · OS227+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 8:00 AM Sofia Airport | 9h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS780 · OS225+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 8:00 AM Sofia Airport | 7h28 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS780 · OS225+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 8:00 AM Sofia Airport | 9h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
TK1028 · TK1725+ 21910 · ECE 385 | 9:35 AM Sofia Airport | 10h32 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
TK1028 · TK1725+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:35 AM Sofia Airport | 12h32 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
TK1028 · TK1723+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:35 AM Sofia Airport | 12h32 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1425 · LH66 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 7h35 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1425 · LH114+ LH2128 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 8h40 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1425 · LH112+ LH2128 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 8h40 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1425 · LH190+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 10h37 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1425 · LH190+ 21910 · ECE 385 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 8h37 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1425 · LH192+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 11:30 AM Sofia Airport | 10h37 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS772+ OS231+ 21918 · IC 2273 | 12:25 PM Sofia Airport | 9h09 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS772+ OS231+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:25 PM Sofia Airport | 9h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1703+ LH2128 | 12:55 PM Sofia Airport | 7h15 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1703 · LH1946+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:55 PM Sofia Airport | 9h12 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1703+ 21918 · IC 2273 · 16531 | 12:55 PM Sofia Airport | 8h39 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH1703+ 21926 · RJ 179+ LH4066 | 12:55 PM Sofia Airport | 9h12 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1427 · LH68 | 2:10 PM Sofia Airport | 10h05 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1427 · LH66 | 2:10 PM Sofia Airport | 4h55 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1427 · LH194+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 2:10 PM Sofia Airport | 7h57 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH1429 · LH68 | 6:45 PM Sofia Airport | 5h30 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1149 | 7:20 PM Sofia Airport | 2h10 | 8:30 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
World-famous treasury in Dresden Castle displaying exquisite jewels, goldsmith works, and court treasures of the Saxon rulers.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a refined riverside setting.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic, with some of Dresden’s most iconic urban views.
Dresden’s traditional central square, important for city life, markets, and seasonal events such as the famous Striezelmarkt.
Historic bridge with superb old town skyline views, especially popular for sunrise, sunset, and riverfront photography.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus, and marzipan, protected as a Dresden specialty and especially famous during Advent.
Traditional Saxon sheet cake with layers of dough, quark filling, and a custardy egg-butter topping; one of Dresden’s best-known pastries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, often served with red cabbage and dumplings; a classic regional comfort dish found in traditional inns.
Established upscale seafood and fine-dining restaurant near the Frauenkirche, known for polished service and an elegant setting.
Well-known historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive atmospheric cellar near the old town landmarks.
Popular Bavarian beer hall in central Dresden with hearty German dishes, Augustiner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly to staff.
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