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 €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

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Cheapest

€458

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10h 1m

Average total duration

9h 31m

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30m

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14h 35m

Average total duration

14h 5m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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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
09:00AM12h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$781One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM12h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$781One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH997 · LH216
06:10PM3h55
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:05PMDresden Airport
$6921One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM12h30
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
09:00PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$781One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM12h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM10h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
08:35AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$801One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH987+LufthansaLH210
08:45AM4h50
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:35PMDresden Airport
$6921One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2303 · LH2128
10:45AM9h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:55PMDresden Airport
$6801One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1003 · LH210
07:15AM6h20
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:35PMDresden Airport
$6921One-way
1 transfer

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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 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.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Leipzig or Vienna. 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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