What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Warsaw to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Mitte via Zgorzelec Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Dresden?

The distance between Warsaw and Dresden is 670 km. The road distance is 614.2 km.

How do I travel from Warsaw to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €85 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Dresden?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Warsaw to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Dresden bus from?

Warsaw to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Dresden train from?

Warsaw to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Dresden?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Dresden is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Warsaw to Dresden bus arrive?

Warsaw to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Warsaw to Dresden train arrive?

Warsaw to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zgorzelec station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Dresden is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Warsaw to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Warsaw to Dresden?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Warsaw to Dresden?

Book your Warsaw to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Warsaw to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Warsaw to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Zgorzelectrain Ic
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re1 / ...
7h 59m
€85–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N1304 / ...
8h 25m
€50–85
Drive 614.2 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Dresdencar 614.2 km
5h 52m
€91–131
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane WAW - DRS
6h 40m
€163–335
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Frankfurt(Oder)train Eic
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
8h 18m
€76–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Wrocławbus
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Nowy Dwor Podg to Zgorzelectrain Os
3. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re1
10h 32m
€78–147
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane WAW - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 20m
€94–288
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane WAW - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 2m
€87–257

Warsaw to Dresden by train

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Distance: 669.6 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Dresden Bahnhof Mitte via Zgorzelec and Zgorzelec Bahnhof in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Dresden central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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