How to travel from Gdańsk to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gdańsk to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $161.

Distance: 306 miles (494 km)

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Driving

$92

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$62

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$161

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$140

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

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9h 48m

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9h 18m

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3h 20m

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1h 20m

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6h 39m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $62.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Dresden costing on average $92.

A bus is $99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Dresden costing on average $161.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gdańsk and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gdańsk to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Gdańsk to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 PM16h00
    Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200)
    12:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 PM16h00
    Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200)
    12:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5608 · EC 246 · 18317 · IC 2177
    6:11 AM8h17
    Gdańsk Główny
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $801One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5712 · IC 7316+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69155+trilex5674
    5:13 AM8h20
    Gdańsk Główny
    1:33 PMDresden Hbf
    $1211One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 261+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69155+trilex5674
    4:23 AM9h10
    Gdańsk Główny
    1:33 PMDresden Hbf
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 5608+trilex5678+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69565
    6:11 AM9h22
    Gdańsk Główny
    3:33 PMDresden Hbf
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM16h20
    Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200)
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM11h45
    Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    4:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM12h15
    Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    5:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gdańsk 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 Gdańsk to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gdańsk and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $62.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Dresden costing on average $92.

A bus is $99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Dresden costing on average $161.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 48m.

The distance from Gdańsk to Dresden is approximately 306 miles (494 km).
The average frequency per day from Gdańsk to Dresden is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gdańsk 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 Gdańsk to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gdańsk Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gdańsk to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Buzz to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gdańsk to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Gdańsk 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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