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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$152 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $761 Average price |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:45 AM11h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:45 AM11h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH10026:55 PM3h15Dresden Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$10041One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2176 · ICE 1401:35 PM8h26Dresden Hbf10:01 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3111One-way1 transfer
IC 2178 · ICE 14211:35 AM8h26Dresden Hbf8:01 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3441One-way1 transfer
RJ 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 12210:53 AM8h36Dresden Hbf7:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM10h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$961One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM10h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$961One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM11h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1011One-way0 transfers
RJ 874 · 21841+
SK1678 · SK5536:42 AM12h53Dresden Hbf7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4431One-way3 transfers
IC 2272+
SK1678 · SK5537:35 AM12h00Dresden Hbf7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4601One-way2 transfers
IC 2270+
SK1678 · SK5539:35 AM10h00Dresden Hbf7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4761One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper.
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