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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Dresden is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Dresden?

The distance between Leipzig and Dresden is 119 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €40.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hbf takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Dresden bus from?

Leipzig to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Dresden train from?

Leipzig to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Dresden?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Dresden is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Leipzig to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Dresden train arrive?

Leipzig to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Dresden is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Leipzig to Dresden.

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

Book your Leipzig to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1939+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leipzig to Dresden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Dresden by train, bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
1h 8m
€18–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Dresden110.7 km
1h 42m
€6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationN367 / ...
1h 35m
€9–17
Drive 111.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Dresden111.3 km
1h 8m
€16–23

Leipzig to Dresden by train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.7 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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