How to travel from Augsburg to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Augsburg to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr656 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr656, while a flight costs an average of kr3717.

Distance: 224 miles (362 km)

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kr1208

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kr3717

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kr656

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Cheapest

kr767

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 38m

Average total duration

5h 8m

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30m

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3h 50m

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1h 50m

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9h 13m

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8h 43m

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4h 53m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Dresden is a bus with an average price of kr656.

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

A bus is kr552 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average kr1208.

A bus is kr3061 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average kr3717.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 9h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Dresden among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 3m sooner (1h 50m by flight vs 4h 53m by car). Tickets start at around kr3717 compared to roughly kr767 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Augsburg to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 888 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553
    12:03 AM9h40
    Augsburg Hbf
    9:43 AMDresden Hbf
    kr3451One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 888 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553
    12:03 AM9h40
    Augsburg Hbf
    9:43 AMDresden Hbf
    kr3451One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn57008 · 59086 · ICE 1102 · ICE 1555
    6:28 AM5h15
    Augsburg Hbf
    11:43 AMDresden Hbf
    kr8981One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · ICE 696 · IC 2447
    12:31 AM10h07
    Augsburg Hbf
    10:38 AMDresden Hbf
    kr5751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn59116 · ICE 1604 · S35 · 16513
    5:57 AM5h37
    Augsburg Hbf
    11:34 AMDresden Hbf
    kr10011One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · ICE 1555+Bayerische Regiobahn86636
    6:24 AM5h19
    Augsburg Hbf
    11:43 AMDresden Hbf
    kr14161One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Augsburg 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 Augsburg to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Augsburg and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Dresden is a bus with an average price of kr656.

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

A bus is kr552 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average kr1208.

A bus is kr3061 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Dresden costing on average kr3717.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 9h 13m.

The distance from Augsburg to Dresden is approximately 224 miles (362 km).
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Dresden is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg 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 Augsburg to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Augsburg to Dresden:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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