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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dresden:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dresden costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Dresden
How to get from Leipzig to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 AM 1h40 Leipzig, Hbf 8:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 AM 1h40 Leipzig, Hbf 8:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 16514:38 PM 1h05 Leipzig Hbf 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 24413:39 PM 1h11 Leipzig Hbf 4:50 PM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 19334:55 PM 1h12 Leipzig Hbf 6:07 PM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 24497:25 AM 1h13 Leipzig Hbf 8:38 AM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 AM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 AM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 9:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dresden:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dresden costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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