How to travel from Dresden to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $313.

Distance: 389 miles (627 km)

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Bus
Flight

$152

Average price

$59

Average price

Cheapest

$761

Average price

9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 53m

Average total duration

11h 23m

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30m

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5h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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from Dresden to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM11h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM11h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH67+LufthansaLH1002
    6:55 PM3h15
    Dresden Airport
    10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $10041One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2176 · ICE 140
    1:35 PM8h26
    Dresden Hbf
    10:01 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 142
    11:35 AM8h26
    Dresden Hbf
    8:01 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 122
    10:53 AM8h36
    Dresden Hbf
    7:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 PM10h05
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 PM10h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM11h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 874 · 21841+Sas AirwaysSK1678 · SK553
    6:42 AM12h53
    Dresden Hbf
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2272+Sas AirwaysSK1678 · SK553
    7:35 AM12h00
    Dresden Hbf
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2270+Sas AirwaysSK1678 · SK553
    9:35 AM10h00
    Dresden Hbf
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4761One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Dresden to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $277 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Amsterdam costing on average $313 (€255).

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

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 57m.

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Dresden to Amsterdam is approximately 389 miles (627 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Amsterdam 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 Dresden to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, European Sleeper to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Amsterdam 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 Dresden to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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