How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Leipzig?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Leipzig start from $17. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Leipzig?

The average bus travel time from Dresden to Leipzig is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dresden to Leipzig route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Leipzig?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Leipzig at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig?

A bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Dresden to Leipzig from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dresden to Leipzig on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	9:45pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	1:15pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	11:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	1:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	4:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Leipzig on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	7:10am	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	11:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	1:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	1:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Leipzig on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	10:55pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	5:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	7:10am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	11:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	1:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Leipzig on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	6:40am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	2:45am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	7:10am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	11:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Leipzig on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	6:40am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	2:45am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	7:10am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	11:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

101 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $58	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $117	Average Duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $21	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Leipzig?

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11619 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Leipzig by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Leipzig?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Leipzig start from $17. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Leipzig?
The average bus travel time from Dresden to Leipzig is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dresden to Leipzig route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Leipzig at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-13

$17

12-14

$18

Today

$17

12-16

$15

12-17

$14

12-18

$15

12-19

$16

12-20

$17

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Leipzig was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $43 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-12-17.