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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 $49, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Dresden:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $93.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $442.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 7h 12m versus 5h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Dresden
How to get from Kraków to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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
3:55 PM 7h55 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:55 PM 7h55 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1371 · LH62
6:20 AM 4h00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 10:20 AM Dresden Airport $393 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 114 · EC 458
11:22 AM 9h36 Kraków Główny 8:58 PM Dresden Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 114 · EC 458 · STR 10
11:22 AM 9h52 Kraków Główny 9:14 PM Dresden $52 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 132 · 18287 · S2
5:56 AM 7h12 Kraków Główny 1:08 PM Dresden Hbf $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 8h35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 9:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 9h35 Kraków, Airport 5:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 PM 8h10 Kraków, Airport 3:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH1627 · LH2124
6:00 AM 6h55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 12:55 PM Dresden Airport $383 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1365 · LH66
12:50 PM 5h25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 6:15 PM Dresden Airport $393 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1625 · LH2122
5:40 PM 15h05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 8:45 AM Dresden Airport $409 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Dresden:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $93.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $442.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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, Airport and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Southeastern to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Buzz, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Edelweiss Air to go to Dresden by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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