How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Dresden?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Dresden start at R 207. The average price for this route is around R 248. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Dresden?

The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Dresden is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Dresden 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 Leipzig to Dresden?

The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Dresden at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

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

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

Bus Leipzig to Dresden from R 167 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	20:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	12:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	13:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	14:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	15:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	16:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	21:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	15:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	16:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	21:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	15:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	16:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	10:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	12:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	13:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	14:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	03:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	04:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	09:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	10:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	12:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	03:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	04:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	09:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	10:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	12:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Dresden on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	21:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	03:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	04:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	06:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	08:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	09:00	Leipzig central station	1h 35m	10:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

101 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 207 - R 725	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 163 - R 1 723	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 82 - R 252	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Dresden?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 618 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11618 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 207

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Dresden 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 Leipzig to Dresden?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Dresden start at R 207. The average price for this route is around R 248. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Dresden?
The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Dresden is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Dresden 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 Leipzig to Dresden?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Dresden at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Dresden?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Dresden 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

13/12

R 229

14/12

R 487

Today

R 219

16/12

R 177

17/12

R 167

18/12

R 187

19/12

R 208

20/12

R 219

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Dresden was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 167

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

You can expect to pay from R 167 to R 551 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 167, which is on 2025-12-17.