How to travel from Wrocław to Dresden

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Compare train and bus for Wrocław to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wrocław to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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$27

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$74

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$49

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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3h 30m

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2h 57m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wrocław and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Wrocław to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Wrocław to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM3h35
    Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM3h35
    Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1635+Air BalticLH2122
    6:10 AM2h50
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    9:00 AMDresden Airport
    $5321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 132 · 18287 · RJ 175
    9:31 AM3h36
    Wrocław Główny
    1:07 PMDresden Hbf
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 134 · 18291 · RJ 177
    1:30 PM3h37
    Wrocław Główny
    5:07 PMDresden Hbf
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • Thameslink76516+trilex5674+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69155+Thameslink76550
    10:22 AM3h41
    Wrocław Główny
    2:03 PMDresden Hbf
    $851One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 PM3h55
    Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki
    2:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 AM3h45
    Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    5:30 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 PM3h45
    Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    11:30 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1631 · LH2128
    1:10 PM5h55
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    7:05 PMDresden Airport
    $3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH108 · LH2128+Air DolomitiLH9575
    10:25 AM8h40
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    7:05 PMDresden Airport
    $4241One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH62+Air DolomitiLH1377
    6:15 AM3h40
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    9:55 AMDresden Airport
    $4691One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Wrocław 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 Wrocław to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Wrocław and Dresden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Wrocław to Dresden is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Wrocław to Dresden is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wrocław 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 Wrocław to Dresden:
  • Buses mostly depart from Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Wrocław Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wrocław to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Koleje Dolnośląskie, Deutsche Bahn, trilex, Thameslink, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wrocław to Dresden:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Wrocław 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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