How to travel from Passau to Dresden, Germany

The distance between Passau and Dresden is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Passau to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Landshut and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dresden (DRS).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Dresden-Neustadt.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse and then to Dresden central station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Dresden Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Passau and Dresden

There are several options for getting from Passau to Dresden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Passau and Dresden is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Passau and Dresden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Passau to Dresden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Passau and Dresden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Passau and Dresden. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Passau to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuernberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Passau and Dresden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Passau and Dresden. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Passau to Dresden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Passau and Dresden. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Passau to Dresden. We recommend that you take the train to Landshut and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dresden (DRS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Dresden is Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dresden. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Passau and Dresden. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Passau to Dresden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Passau and Dresden

Transport options from Passau to Dresden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 5m
€210($210)
hourly519km (322 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly3h 50m
€790($790)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Train to Landshut, plane4h 5m
€250($250)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Landshut, plane4h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours796km (494 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€175($175)
every 2 hours638km (396 miles)
Train via Leipzig Hbf7h 30m
€170($170)
once daily656km (408 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€28($28)
6 times a week473km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€62($62)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Dresden

The following major airports near Dresden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dresden
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dresden
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Dresden