How to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr410 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr410, while a train costs an average of kr541.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden

How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    11:25 AM11h40
    Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    11:05 PMDresden
    kr2851One-way
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    11:25 AM11h40
    Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    11:05 PMDresden
    kr2851One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:25 AM11h40
    Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    11:05 PMDresden
    kr2851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden

Travel to Dresden 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden.

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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 kr410.

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

A bus is kr131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden costing on average kr541.

A bus is kr731 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden costing on average kr1141.

The fastest way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 8m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

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 6 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • 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).
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 FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dresden by train.
Omio customers who travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. 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.

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