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 €30 - €75 and takes 8h 15m.

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 50m and costs €85 - €130.

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 15m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Dresden?

The distance between Warsaw and Dresden is 744 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 via Berlin which takes 7h 36m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 via Berlin which takes 7h 36m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 6h 36m.

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 Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Dresden is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Warsaw to Dresden.

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

Book your Warsaw to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1951+ hotels available in Dresden.

Warsaw to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Warsaw to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin HbfEic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof27 / ...
7h 36m
€58–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Dresden central station1304A / ...
8h 15m
€30–75
Drive 614.2 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Dresden614.2 km
5h 50m
€86–124
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dresden Airport (DRS)WAW - DRS
6h 36m
€161–377
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to ZgorzelecIc
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe1 / ...
8h 18m
€129–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Wrocław
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Nowy Dwor Podg to ZgorzelecOs
3. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe1
10h 39m
€57–86
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)WAW - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 11m
€89–302
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)WAW - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
7h 34m
€78–199
Fly to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Wroclaw (WRO)WAW - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Nowy Dwor Podg to Zgorzelec
3. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Mitte
8h 22m
€94–167

Warsaw to Dresden by train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Dresden central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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