How to travel from Kraków to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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$48

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$76

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$501

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7h 40m

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7h 10m

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8h 37m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Kraków to Dresden

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

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

FlixBus
09:00PM7h30
Kraków
04:30AMDresden
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:00PM7h30
Kraków
04:30AMDresden
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00PM7h30
Kraków
04:30AMDresden
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:45PM7h45
Kraków
10:30PMDresden
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:15PM8h35
Kraków
08:50PMDresden
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków 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 Kraków to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Dresden is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $34 (€27).

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $46 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

The distance from Kraków to Dresden is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Dresden is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

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