How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Leipzig?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Leipzig start at R 186. The average price for this route is around R 228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Leipzig?

The average bus journey time from Dresden to Leipzig is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest bus gets 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 8 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Leipzig?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Leipzig at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.

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

A bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Dresden to Leipzig from R 121 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 17 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	19:45	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	13:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	20:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	21:45	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 18 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	21:45	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	13:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	21:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	22:55	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	22:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	23:50	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 19 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	06:40	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	13:15	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	13:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	20:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	21:45	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 20 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	06:40	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	07:10	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	13:15	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	13:50	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	22:55	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	06:40	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	05:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	07:10	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	13:15	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 22 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	06:40	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	07:10	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	13:15	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	13:50	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Leipzig on 23 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	06:40	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	07:10	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 35m	09:45	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	13:15	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	16:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	1h 30m	18:15	Leipzig central station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dresden to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 30mAverage duration

100 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 186 - R 489	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 163 - R 880	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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

3.5/512 329 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12329 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 186

DE bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Leipzig by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 186. The average price for this route is around R 228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Leipzig?
The average bus journey time from Dresden to Leipzig is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest bus gets 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 8 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Leipzig at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Dresden to Leipzig produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/03

R 221

16/03

R 353

Today

R 151

18/03

R 152

19/03

R 142

20/03

R 161

21/03

R 141

22/03

R 161

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Leipzig was searched and found on 21 Mar 2026 with a price of R 141

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 R 141 to R 582 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 R 141, which is on 2026-03-21.