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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 $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. 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 $48, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $70.
A bus is $275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $323.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 5h 0m 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 · FlixBus10:05 PM7h55Poznań, Bus Station6:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM7h55Poznań, Bus Station6:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH66+
LH13892:45 PM3h25Poznan Lawica Airport6:10 PMDresden Airport$8911One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · 182115:31 AM6h57Poznań Główny12:28 PMDresden Hbf$541One-way4 transfers
EC 248 · ICE 839 · RJ 1757:31 AM5h36Poznań Główny1:07 PMDresden Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
EC 246 · 18317 · IC 21779:31 AM4h57Poznań Główny2:28 PMDresden Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM6h10Poznań, Bus Station12:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM6h55Poznań, Bus Station11:45 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM6h55Poznań, Bus Station12:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way1 transfer
LH68+
LH13892:45 PM8h25Poznan Lawica Airport11:10 PMDresden Airport$6621One-way1 transfer
LH1387 · LH112 · LH212810:30 AM8h45Poznan Lawica Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport$7421One-way2 transfers
LH1387 · LH114 · LH212810:30 AM8h45Poznan Lawica Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport$7421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Dresden:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $70.
A bus is $275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average $323.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights 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 Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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