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Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznan to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €413.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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€70 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €413 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Poznan to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Poznan to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average €70.
A bus is €372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average €413.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 4h 44m versus 4h 8m 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 Poznan to Dresden
How to get from Poznan to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM6h45Poznań, Bus Station4:40 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit€371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM6h45Poznań, Bus Station4:40 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit€371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1389+
LH663:05 PM3h10Poznan Lawica Airport6:15 PMDresden Airport€1571One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 230 · 73835 · 18411 · S210:30 AM5h38Poznań Główny4:08 PMDresden Hbf€531One-way3 transfers
EC 230 · 73835 · 18411 · 7406610:30 AM5h47Poznań Główny4:17 PMDresden€531One-way4 transfers
EC 230 · 73835 · 18411 · STR 710:30 AM5h48Poznań Główny4:18 PMDresden€531One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM7h10Poznań, Bus Station3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit€371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM7h40Poznań, Bus Station8:20 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit€371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM8h55Poznań, Bus Station2:35 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit€371One-way1 transfer
LH1389+
LH683:05 PM7h05Poznan Lawica Airport10:10 PMDresden Airport€1571One-way1 transfer
LH1387+
LH6611:05 AM7h10Poznan Lawica Airport6:15 PMDresden Airport€1571One-way1 transfer
LH1387+
LH112 · LH212811:05 AM8h40Poznan Lawica Airport7:45 PMDresden Airport€1871One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average €70.
A bus is €372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average €413.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie, Thameslink, trilex to go to Dresden by train.
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