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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 $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Dresden:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $69.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 8h 18m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE2323:03 PM10h33Kraków1:36 AMDresden Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- LE2323:03 PM10h33Kraków1:36 AMDresden Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1371 · LH626:00 AM3h45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:45 AMDresden Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
Other options
(Cracow -> Ostrava)+LE23210:50 AM14h46Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:36 AMDresden Hbf$321One-way1 transfer- IC 132 · 18287 · RJ 1755:57 AM7h10Kraków Główny1:07 PMDresden Hbf$401One-way2 transfers
- LE2323:23 PM10h13Kraków1:36 AMDresden Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM10h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM10h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:15 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM10h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
- LH1623 · LH21281:25 PM5h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:15 PMDresden Airport$5601One-way1 transfer
- LH1363 · LH6611:10 AM6h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:00 PMDresden Airport$5701One-way1 transfer
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LX9182:50 PM4h20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:10 PMDresden Airport$5711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Dresden:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $69.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Dresden costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 14 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Buzz to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., Southeastern, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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