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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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 $56, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $470 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Warsaw to Dresden:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $95 (€80).
A bus is $414 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $470 (€395).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $111 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€47). The journey takes 9h 31m versus 5h 54m 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 Warsaw to Dresden
How to get from Warsaw to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:55 AM9h15Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:55 AM9h15Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LO5255:45 PM1h15Warsaw Chopin Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$6821One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus8:30 AM9h20Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 PM9h30Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni10:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 PM9h55Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni5:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way0 transfers
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LX9182:50 PM4h20Warsaw Chopin Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
LH1613 · LH21281:15 PM6h00Warsaw Chopin Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport$4121One-way1 transfer- LH1617 · LH21246:00 AM9h40Warsaw Chopin Airport3:40 PMDresden Airport$4121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Dresden:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $95 (€80).
A bus is $414 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $470 (€395).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 27 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Dresden by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines.
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