How to travel from Dresden to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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from Dresden to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM1h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM1h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
09:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1746
08:44AM1h09
Dresden Hbf
09:53AMLeipzig Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 892
08:11AM1h09
Dresden Hbf
09:20AMLeipzig Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2048
09:22AM1h09
Dresden Hbf
10:31AMLeipzig Hbf
$301One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1650
10:11AM1h09
Dresden Hbf
11:20AMLeipzig Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM1h35
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:50PMLeipzig, Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM1h35
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
09:45AMLeipzig, Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM1h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Dresden to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dresden to Leipzig, 68,63% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dresden to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Dresden to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Leipzig costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Dresden to Leipzig is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Leipzig is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Leipzig 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 Dresden to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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