How to travel from Chemnitz to Dresden

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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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€21

Average price

€8

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1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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30m

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1h 29m

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59m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Chemnitz to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM1h10
Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
11:10AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:55PM1h10
Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
06:05PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2270
08:26AM0h59
Chemnitz Hbf
09:25AMDresden Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn74009
09:04AM1h00
Chemnitz Hbf
10:04AMDresden Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn74051
09:30AM1h20
Chemnitz Hbf
10:50AMDresden Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRE 52270
08:26AM0h59
Chemnitz Hbf
09:25AMDresden Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM1h10
Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
09:00AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:40PM1h05
Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
05:45PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40PM1h00
Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
08:40PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Chemnitz and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Chemnitz to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Dresden costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Chemnitz to Dresden is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 59m.

The distance from Chemnitz to Dresden is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from Chemnitz to Dresden is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chemnitz to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, ZOB and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chemnitz to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chemnitz to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Chemnitz 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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