How to travel from Warsaw to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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$51

Average price

Cheapest

$98

Average price

9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

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30m

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8h 49m

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8h 19m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Warsaw to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:30AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    05:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:30AM9h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    05:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1349 · LH66
    02:15PM3h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    06:05PMDresden Airport
    $7991One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1638+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69569+Deutsche BahnR 76227+Thameslink76524
    09:52AM8h11
    Warsaw Central
    06:03PMDresden Hbf
    $1381One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 46 · IC 2271
    11:00AM7h28
    Warsaw Central
    06:28PMDresden Hbf
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 48 · IC 2179
    09:00AM7h28
    Warsaw Central
    04:28PMDresden Hbf
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    08:00AM9h50
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    05:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55AM9h15
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    09:10PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    01:20PM9h30
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    10:50PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO387+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    09:25AM5h03
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    02:28PMDresden Hbf
    $4521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS662 · OS229+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
    08:25AM10h03
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    06:28PMDresden Hbf
    $4291One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1617+LufthansaLH1934+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
    06:00AM8h28
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    02:28PMDresden Hbf
    $4321One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $238 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dresden costing on average $271 (€219).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dresden is by train with an average journey time of 7h 6m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dresden is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dresden is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Warsaw to Dresden:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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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