How to travel from Munich to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €123.

Distance: 359 km

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€123

Average price

€40

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Cheapest

€181

Average price

6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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30m

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5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Munich to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM6h25
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
06:05PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM6h25
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
06:05PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2126
02:50PM0h55
Munich Airport
03:45PMDresden Airport
1861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1008 · ICE 1559
11:27AM4h16
Munich Hbf
03:43PMDresden Hbf
921One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 624 · ICE 706 · ICE 598 · IC 2049
01:54PM4h43
Munich Hbf
06:37PMDresden Hbf
921One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1100 · ICE 1557
09:26AM4h17
Munich Hbf
01:43PMDresden Hbf
1111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM6h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:05PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM6h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
12:05AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45PM6h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:15AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
341One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH111 · LH214
03:00PM3h15
Munich Airport
06:15PMDresden Airport
2521One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH119 · LH216
07:00PM3h20
Munich Airport
10:20PMDresden Airport
2521One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2122
08:00AM0h55
Munich Airport
08:55AMDresden Airport
2931One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Dresden.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Dresden from Munich. You can take a coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Dresden is a coach with an average price of €22.

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

Taking a coach costs €84 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €107 for the same trip.

A coach is €1 less than a train with an average ticket price of €23 from Munich to Dresden.

The quickest way to travel to Dresden from Munich is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 15 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 42 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 359 km from Munich to Dresden.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Dresden is:

  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • 7 flights a day.
  • 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Dresden as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Munich to Dresden:

  • Most travellers take a coach from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Most travellers take a flight from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Dresden:

  • Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Munich to Dresden tickets on Omio for €22.
  • Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa or Eurowings can take you to Dresden by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Munich to Dresden for €107.
  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Dresden by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Dresden for €23.

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Dresden with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct coaches per day to take to Dresden with FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Dresden with Lufthansa Cityline (2).

Direct services to Dresden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers travelling from Munich to Dresden don't make Dresden their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Prague, Berlin, Leipzig or Vienna, either of which you could add to your Munich and Dresden trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Dresden to any of these top destinations today!

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