How to travel from Lübeck to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 233 miles (375 km)

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Driving

$117

Average price

$50

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$85

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 11m

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Fastest

4h 41m

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6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

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5h 34m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lübeck to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Dresden costing on average $117 (€94).

A bus is $417 (€332) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Dresden costing on average $466 (€372).

The fastest way to travel from Lübeck to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lübeck and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lübeck to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Lübeck to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2260 · IC 2179
    9:36 AM6h52
    Lübeck Hbf
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2260 · IC 2179
    9:36 AM6h52
    Lübeck Hbf
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn32859 · 56304 · ICE 931 · RJ 383
    9:02 AM6h05
    Lübeck Hbf
    3:07 PMDresden Hbf
    $1171One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn32861 · 4327 · IC 2179
    10:02 AM6h26
    Lübeck Hbf
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn32855 · 56302 · ICE 839 · RJ 175
    7:02 AM6h05
    Lübeck Hbf
    1:07 PMDresden Hbf
    $1171One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn32853 · 4323 · IC 2175
    6:02 AM6h26
    Lübeck Hbf
    12:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lübeck 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 Lübeck to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lübeck and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lübeck to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Dresden costing on average $117 (€94).

A bus is $417 (€332) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Dresden costing on average $466 (€372).

The fastest way to travel from Lübeck to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Lübeck to Dresden is approximately 233 miles (375 km).
The average frequency per day from Lübeck to Dresden is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck 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 Lübeck to Dresden:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lübeck to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Erixx to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lübeck to Dresden:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lübeck 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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