How to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Dresden

Omio 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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $263.

Distance: 389 miles (627 km)

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Flight

$129

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$545

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10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 35m

Average total duration

14h 5m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Amsterdam to Dresden

How to get from Amsterdam to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM10h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
08:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM10h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
08:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1003+Lufthansa CitylineLH206
07:15AM3h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:20AMDresden Airport
$6191One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:15PM10h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:00PMDresden-Neustadt station
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:15PM10h51
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:06PMDresden Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:35PM10h25
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
11:00PMDresden-Neustadt station
$851One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM11h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
08:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM12h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15PM13h55
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
07:10AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$601One-way
0 transfers
KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1734+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
07:20AM7h08
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
02:28PMDresden Hbf
$4121One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF1341 · AF1234+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
10:35AM7h53
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:28PMDresden Hbf
$4121One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF1741 · AF1534+Deutsche BahnIC 2275
02:55PM7h33
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:28PMDresden Hbf
$4021One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dresden:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $220 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $263 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Dresden is approximately 389 miles (627 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dresden is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, Intercity, European Sleeper to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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