4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 101 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dresden:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dresden costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Dresden
How to get from Leipzig to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 11:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 11:10 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1553
8:37 AM 1h06 Leipzig Hbf 9:43 AM Dresden Hbf €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- EC 459
5:49 AM 1h17 Leipzig Hbf 7:06 AM Dresden Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - EC 459 · STR 7
5:49 AM 1h29 Leipzig Hbf 7:18 AM Dresden €22 1 One-way 1 transfer - 16511
9:00 AM 1h34 Leipzig Hbf 10:34 AM Dresden Hbf €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:00 PM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 4:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:00 AM 1h35 Leipzig, Hbf 12:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Dresden.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dresden:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dresden costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Dresden by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
Travelling from Leipzig to Dresden: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
