How to get to Dresden from Poznan

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Compare train, coach and flight for Poznan to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £378.

Distance: 267 km

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£378

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£64

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£39

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£58

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4h 51m

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2h 51m

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5h 16m

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6h 18m

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5h 48m

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4h 8m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is a coach with an average price of £39.

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

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average £64.

A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average £378.

The fastest way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Coach takes on average 6h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Poznan and Dresden including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (2h 51m by flight vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £378 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Poznan to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:506h55
    Poznań, Bus Station
    23:45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £301One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:506h55
    Poznań, Bus Station
    23:45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £301One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH62+Air DolomitiLH1391
    6:253h25
    Poznan Lawica Airport
    9:50Dresden Airport
    £2171One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 44 · ICE 937 · RJ 179
    15:315h36
    Poznań Główny
    21:07Dresden Hbf
    £421One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnEC 44 · 18329 · IC 2273 · 16531
    15:315h03
    Poznań Główny
    20:34Dresden Hbf
    £481One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnEC 246 · 18317 · IC 2177
    9:314h57
    Poznań Główny
    14:28Dresden Hbf
    £501One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:057h25
    Poznań, Bus Station
    5:30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:407h05
    Poznań, Bus Station
    10:45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    0:107h30
    Poznań, Bus Station
    7:40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1387 · LH66
    10:307h45
    Poznan Lawica Airport
    18:15Dresden Airport
    £2171One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH68+Air DolomitiLH1389
    15:008h10
    Poznan Lawica Airport
    23:10Dresden Airport
    £2511One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1387 · LH112 · LH2128
    10:308h40
    Poznan Lawica Airport
    19:10Dresden Airport
    £2591One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Poznan 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 Poznan to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Poznan and Dresden including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is a coach with an average price of £39.

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

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Dresden costing on average £64.

A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Dresden costing on average £378.

The fastest way to travel from Poznan to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Coach takes on average 6h 18m.

The Poznan to Dresden distance is approximately 267 km.
The average frequency per day from Poznan to Dresden is:
  • Around 22 coaches per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poznan to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poznan to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by coach.
  • Travel with Koleje Dolnośląskie, Thameslink, Deutsche Bahn, trilex to go to Dresden by train.
Omio customers who travel from Poznan to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Poznan to Dresden, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, a baroque masterpiece with art collections and gardens, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic views from its dome. Experience world-class performances at the Semper Opera House, known for its stunning architecture, and discover royal treasures at Dresden Castle, featuring the famous Green Vault. For a scenic stroll, head to Brühl's Terrace along the Elbe River, often called the Balcony of Europe.
For a well-rounded experience in Dresden, spending three to four days is ideal. This allows time to explore the historic Old Town, visit the Zwinger Palace, and enjoy the art collections in the museums, along with some leisurely time to stroll along the Elbe River and experience local cuisine.

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