How to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden

There are 3 options to travel between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden is a bus with an average price of €52.

This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden:

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden costing on average €126.

A bus is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden costing on average €480.

The fastest way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 9h 36m.

The distance from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden is approximately 273 miles (440 km).

The average frequency per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden is:

• Around 10 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Dresden 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden:

• Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dresden by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden:

• 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.

Omio customers who travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.

A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.