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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 $25, while a flight costs an average of $406.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $406 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Dresden:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $65.
A bus is $381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $406.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Wrocław to Dresden
How to get from Wrocław to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wrocław to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny11:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny11:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH62+LH13776:35 AM3h20Wrocław–Copernicus Airport9:55 AMDresden Airport$2511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- KD 69151 · KD 5304+
Bus RE1+
57946:05 AM5h23Wrocław Główny11:28 AMDresden Mitte$811One-way3 transfers - Bus RE1 · Bus RE1+20846+KD 6915510:22 AM4h11Wrocław Główny2:33 PMDresden Hbf$821One-way4 transfers
- Bus RE1 · Bus RE1+KD 69151+208426:05 AM4h28Wrocław Główny10:33 AMDresden Hbf$821One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM4h20Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny10:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:25 PM4h45Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki9:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
- LH1635 · LH21286:10 AM13h00Wrocław–Copernicus Airport7:10 PMDresden Airport$1911One-way1 transfer
LX1377+
LX9183:05 PM3h50Wrocław–Copernicus Airport6:55 PMDresden Airport$2591One-way1 transfer- LH1635 · LH21246:10 AM8h20Wrocław–Copernicus Airport2:30 PMDresden Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Dresden:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $65.
A bus is $381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wrocław to Dresden costing on average $406.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wrocław and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Wrocław–Copernicus Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wrocław Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Koleje Dolnośląskie, Deutsche Bahn, Thameslink, trilex to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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