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Compare train and bus for Łódź to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 43m. 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Łódź to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Łódź to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Dresden:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Dresden costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 7h 28m versus 5h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Łódź to Dresden
How to get from Łódź to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Łódź to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:05 PM 7h45 Łódź, Fabryczna 10:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:05 PM 7h45 Łódź, Fabryczna 10:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:45 PM 6h45 Łódź, Fabryczna 2:30 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:15 PM 7h35 Łódź, Fabryczna 5:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM 7h35 Łódź, Fabryczna 5:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM 9h00 Łódź, Fabryczna 8:55 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Dresden:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Dresden costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Łódź and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Łódź Kaliska and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Łódź, Fabryczna and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie to go to Dresden by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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