How to travel from Weimar to Dresden

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$46

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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from Weimar to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Leo ExpressLE235
    6:59 PM3h10
    Weimar station
    10:09 PMDresden-Neustadt station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE235
    6:59 PM3h10
    Weimar station
    10:09 PMDresden-Neustadt station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn80880 · ICE 806 · IC 2449
    6:09 AM2h29
    Weimar station
    8:38 AMDresden Hbf
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE235
    6:59 PM3h22
    Weimar station
    10:21 PMDresden Hbf
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn74640 · ICE 904 · 16503
    12:41 AM5h53
    Weimar station
    6:34 AMDresden Hbf
    $311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn74640 · EC 459
    12:41 AM6h25
    Weimar station
    7:06 AMDresden Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Weimar to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $19.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Dresden costing on average $46.

The fastest way to travel from Weimar to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 9m.

The distance from Weimar to Dresden is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Weimar to Dresden is:
  • Around 14 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 bus and train 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Weimar to Dresden:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
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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