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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $674.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $674 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $89 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $152 (€127).
A bus is $611 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $674 (€563).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Tickets start at around $152 (€127) compared to roughly $167 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 8h 27m versus 8h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Amsterdam
How to get from Dresden to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus9:16 AM12h14Dresden-Neustadt station9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$561One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:16 AM12h14Dresden-Neustadt station9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH67 · LH10026:55 PM3h15Dresden Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1,0821One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixBus9:07 AM12h23Dresden Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$561One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:16 AM11h54Dresden-Neustadt station9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$701One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:07 AM12h03Dresden Hbf9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM14h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 PM12h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$751One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM14h10Dresden, Bf Neustadt8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$781One-way1 transfer
LH63 · LH99610:35 AM7h05Dresden Airport5:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1,0821One-way1 transfer
LH69 · LH96 · LH23046:00 AM9h00Dresden Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1,1611One-way2 transfers
LH69 · LH98 · LH23046:00 AM9h00Dresden Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1,4401One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $89 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $152 (€127).
A bus is $611 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $674 (€563).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Cityjet to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
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