How to travel from Dresden to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $170.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$123

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$217

Average price

4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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from Dresden to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM6h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 PM6h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2123
    9:35 AM0h55
    Dresden Airport
    10:30 AMMunich Airport
    $2261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1746 · ICE 505
    8:19 AM4h49
    Dresden Hbf
    1:08 PMMunich Hbf
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2510 · ICE 1007
    9:29 AM5h16
    Dresden Hbf
    2:45 PMMunich Hbf
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2506 · ICE 1101
    1:47 PM4h56
    Dresden Hbf
    6:43 PMMunich Hbf
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM7h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 AM6h45
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM6h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:20 PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH63+Lufthansa CitylineLH108
    10:45 AM3h25
    Dresden Airport
    2:10 PMMunich Airport
    $3321One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH69 · LH96
    6:00 AM3h10
    Dresden Airport
    9:10 AMMunich Airport
    $3321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2129
    7:45 PM0h55
    Dresden Airport
    8:40 PMMunich Airport
    $4291One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Dresden to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dresden to Munich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dresden to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Munich is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Munich costing on average $36 (€30).

A bus is $144 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Munich costing on average $170 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Dresden to Munich is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Munich is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Munich 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 Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Bahn DE, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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