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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €125.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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Bus
Flight

€116

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€178

Average price

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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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)
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:05AM6h45
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2123
09:45AM0h55
Dresden Airport
10:40AMMunich Airport
$2631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 505
08:11AM4h51
Dresden Hbf
01:02PMMunich Hbf
$1321One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 507
10:11AM4h52
Dresden Hbf
03:03PMMunich Hbf
$1911One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 91 · ICE 1285
09:22AM5h24
Dresden Hbf
02:46PMMunich Hbf
$1911One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM6h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:20PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM7h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:15AM6h40
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
09:55AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2129
08:30PM0h55
Dresden Airport
09:25PMMunich Airport
$3121One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH215 · LH112
02:25PM2h45
Dresden Airport
05:10PMMunich Airport
$4641One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH211 · LH106
11:00AM3h10
Dresden Airport
02:10PMMunich Airport
$5301One-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 train with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A train is $0.61 (€0.48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Munich costing on average $35 (€27).

A train is $123 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Munich costing on average $158 (€125).

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 51m.

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 8 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:
  • 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).
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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Citylines to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, CityJet to go to Munich by flight.
  • 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:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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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