How to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $258.

Distance: 389 miles (627 km)

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Flight

$127

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$543

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10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 35m

Average total duration

14h 5m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Amsterdam to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM12h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM12h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH989 · LH64
    11:15 AM3h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2:25 PMDresden Airport
    $6141One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:35 PM11h27
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:02 AMDresden-Neustadt station
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:35 PM11h36
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:11 AMDresden Hbf
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:15 PM11h47
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:02 AMDresden-Neustadt station
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM12h30
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    9:00 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM10h40
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    8:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM11h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1341 · AF1834+Deutsche BahnIC 2273
    10:40 AM9h48
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $4361One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1234+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
    7:25 AM11h03
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $4361One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMAF8373+Air FranceAF1234+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
    6:55 AM11h33
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $4361One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $216 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dresden costing on average $258 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Dresden is approximately 389 miles (627 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dresden is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, Intercity, European Sleeper to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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