How to travel from Warsaw to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł176 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł176, while a flight costs an average of zł1265.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is a bus with an average price of zł176.

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

A bus is zł134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average zł310.

A bus is zł1089 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average zł1265.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 39m.

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

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

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from Warsaw to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1761One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1761One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1351 · LH68
    7:10 PM3h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:00 PMDresden Airport
    13871One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 440 · 4353 · RJ 171
    10:16 PM10h51
    Warsaw Central
    9:07 AMDresden Hbf
    2501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 246 · 18317 · IC 2177
    7:00 AM7h28
    Warsaw Central
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    3011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE414-PL · LE232
    7:53 AM17h43
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    1:36 AMDresden Hbf
    3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h50
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM11h15
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    11:05 AMDresden, Ammonstraße / Budapester Straße (Busparkplatz)
    1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM9h15
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1801One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1617 · LH1934+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    6:00 AM8h28
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    10771One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1617 · LH1926+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
    6:00 AM10h28
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    10961One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1353 · LH180+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    6:40 AM7h48
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:28 PMDresden Hbf
    11141One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is a bus with an average price of zł176.

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

A bus is zł134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average zł310.

A bus is zł1089 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average zł1265.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 39m.

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dresden is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dresden is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Dresden by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Warsaw to Dresden:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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