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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $226.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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$49

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$108

Average price

$670

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$114

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 38m

Average total duration

9h 8m

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9h 54m

Average total duration

9h 24m

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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5h 54m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $108 (€87).

A bus is $620 (€502) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $670 (€542).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

Train takes on average 9h 24m.

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

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
    8:30 AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1351 · LH68
    7:10 PM4h00
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:10 PMDresden Airport
    $4301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h50
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    5:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM8h30
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 PM9h30
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    5:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1347 · LH108 · LH2128
    9:40 AM9h25
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    7:05 PMDresden Airport
    $3901One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1349 · LH68
    2:15 PM8h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:10 PMDresden Airport
    $4301One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1615 · LH121 · LH68
    5:05 PM6h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:10 PMDresden Airport
    $5031One-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 $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $108 (€87).

A bus is $620 (€502) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $670 (€542).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

Train takes on average 9h 24m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dresden is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dresden is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 22 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 Lufthansa to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Warsaw to Dresden:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, 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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