How to travel from Weimar to Dresden

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Compare train and bus for Weimar to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Weimar to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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€33

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€18

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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from Weimar to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)
11:10AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)
11:10AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn3954 · ICE 1555
09:24AM2h19
Weimar station
11:43AMDresden Hbf
$561One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn74615 · S6 · 16517
10:17AM3h17
Weimar station
01:34PMDresden Hbf
$441One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn3656 · ICE 694 · IC 2445
09:54AM2h45
Weimar station
12:39PMDresden Hbf
$591One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn80930 · 3656 · ICE 694 · IC 2445
09:47AM2h52
Weimar West
12:39PMDresden Hbf
$631One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Weimar 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 Weimar to Dresden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Weimar and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Weimar to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Dresden costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Weimar to Dresden is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 31m.

The distance from Weimar to Dresden is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Weimar to Dresden is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Weimar and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Weimar to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Weimar station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Weimar to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Weimar to Dresden:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Weimar 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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