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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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$52

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$100

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9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

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30m

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8h 49m

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8h 19m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Warsaw to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
08:40AM9h10
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
05:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ecolines
11:50PM11h15
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
11:05AMDresden, Ammonstraße / Budapester Straße (Busparkplatz)
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1353+Lufthansa CitylineLH206
06:30AM3h45
Warsaw Chopin Airport
10:15AMDresden Airport
$8471One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnEIC 1804 · EC 230 · 18355 · 18411
08:00AM8h08
Warsaw Central
04:08PMDresden Hbf
$821One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 48 · 18391 · 18433 · 18291
09:00AM8h07
Warsaw Central
05:07PMDresden Hbf
$941One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 48 · 18391 · 18413 · S2
09:00AM9h08
Warsaw Central
06:08PMDresden Hbf
$921One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM9h40
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
05:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM9h15
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
09:10PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM9h30
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
10:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$631One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO387+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
09:25AM5h03
Warsaw Chopin Airport
02:28PMDresden Hbf
$4761One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO387+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
09:25AM7h03
Warsaw Chopin Airport
04:28PMDresden Hbf
$4821One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1353 · LH178+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
06:30AM7h58
Warsaw Chopin Airport
02:28PMDresden Hbf
$4661One-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.

FAQs
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 $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $242 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $276 (€219).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 7h 6m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dresden is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dresden is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 23 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 FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
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.

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