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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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $290.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $832 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 27m Average total duration 13h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $164 (€132).
A bus is $772 (€623) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $832 (€672).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:40 AM11h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:40 AM11h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH67 · LH10026:45 PM3h15Dresden Airport10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8741One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 756 · ICE 1202:11 PM9h18Dresden Hbf11:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$991One-way1 transfer
S1 · IC 2270 · ICE 1449:30 AM8h30Dresden Hbf6:00 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1021One-way2 transfers
RJ 382 · ICE 546 · ICE 22412:53 PM8h36Dresden Hbf9:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1111One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM12h15Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:55 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM12h15Dresden, Bf Neustadt7:45 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM11h45Dresden, Bf Neustadt7:15 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$521One-way1 transfer
RJ 384 · 21857+
BA991 · BA4448:53 AM13h07Dresden Hbf10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3351One-way3 transfers
S1 · IC 2272 · 21849+
BA9917:30 AM14h30Dresden Hbf10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3371One-way4 transfers
RJ 382 · 21889+
LH1947 · LH231012:53 PM9h02Dresden Hbf9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3581One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $164 (€132).
A bus is $772 (€623) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $832 (€672).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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