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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €192.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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€106 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €458 Average price |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Amsterdam to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Dresden. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Dresden is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€28) compared to other travel options to Dresden:
A bus is $167 (€151) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $199 (€179) from Amsterdam to Dresden.
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Dresden from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Getting to Dresden by bus takes 10 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 8 h 27 min.
The distance is approximately 388 miles (626 km) from Amsterdam to Dresden.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dresden is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Dresden:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Most travelers board their plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dresden Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Dresden:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Amsterdam to Dresden tickets on Omio for $32 (€28).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS or LAER for flights to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Amsterdam to Dresden tickets on Omio for $199 (€179).
- Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain or NS Domestic can take you to Dresden by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Dresden for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Dresden with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Dresden with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Dresden with European Sleeper with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Dresden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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