How to travel from Dresden to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$123

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$216

Average price

4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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from Dresden to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:05AM6h45
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:05AM6h45
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2123
09:35AM0h55
Dresden Airport
10:30AMMunich Airport
$3071One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 1007
10:11AM4h34
Dresden Hbf
02:45PMMunich Hbf
$2181One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1746 · ICE 1505
08:44AM4h59
Dresden Hbf
01:43PMMunich Hbf
$2181One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 892 · ICE 1005
08:11AM4h35
Dresden Hbf
12:46PMMunich Hbf
$2371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM6h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:20PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM7h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20AM8h15
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
05:35PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$621One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH207 · LH96
06:00AM3h10
Dresden Airport
09:10AMMunich Airport
$5791One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Dresden to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dresden to Munich, 100,00% 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 Munich 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 Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Munich is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Munich costing on average $36 (€30).

A bus is $143 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Munich costing on average $169 (€138).

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

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Dresden to Munich is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Munich is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Munich 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 Dresden to Munich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, CityJet to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alex, Bahn DE, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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