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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Munich:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Munich costing on average $104 (€87).
A bus is $230 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Munich costing on average $278 (€233).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (4h 55m by train vs 5h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $104 (€87) compared to roughly $83 (€70) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Munich
How to get from Dresden to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 16538 · ICE 905 · 4001
11:12 PM 7h43 Dresden Hbf 6:55 AM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 16538 · ICE 905 · 4001
11:12 PM 7h43 Dresden Hbf 6:55 AM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- LH2125
1:35 PM 0h55 Dresden Airport 2:30 PM Munich Airport $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 16538 · ICE 905
11:12 PM 8h03 Dresden Hbf 7:15 AM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2448 · ICE 1107
7:00 PM 6h20 Dresden Hbf 1:20 AM Munich Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1552 · ICE 1105
6:11 PM 5h07 Dresden Hbf 11:18 PM Munich Hbf $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
3:15 AM 6h40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 9:55 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $60 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:50 PM 6h30 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 7:20 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz $62 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:50 PM 7h00 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 7:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH2129
8:25 PM 0h55 Dresden Airport 9:20 PM Munich Airport $176 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH2123
9:25 AM 0h55 Dresden Airport 10:20 AM Munich Airport $176 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH69 · LH96
6:10 AM 3h00 Dresden Airport 9:10 AM Munich Airport $237 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Munich:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Munich costing on average $104 (€87).
A bus is $230 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Munich costing on average $278 (€233).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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