There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55
1h 25m€24–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Dresden central stationbus N1367
2h 10m€11–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leipzig-LEJ to Dresden123 km
1h 7mDrive 123 km
- Drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresdencar 123 km
1h 7m€18–26Train via Leipzig Hbf
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re50
2h 21m€33–73
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig Halle Airport and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Dresden is 133 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €24 - €110.
The train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig Halle Airport station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €24 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany and Dresden, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–110 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leipzig-LEJ to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Dresden.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.