Dresden to Wrocław - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car
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There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Wrocław by bus, train, rideshare, car or plane

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Bus  •  3h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy 1304A / ...

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Rideshare  •  3h 25m

  1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Wroclaw 268.1 km

3 alternative options

Train  •  4h 39m

  1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zgorzelec Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny Os / ...

Drive  •  2h 37m

  1. Drive from Dresden to Wrocław 266.8 km

Fly  •  6h 7m

  1. Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Wroclaw (WRO) DRS - WRO

Dresden to Wrocław by bus

73 Weekly Buses
3h 30m Average Duration
95 zł Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Wrocław is to rideshare which costs €9 - €11 and takes 3h 25m.

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The fastest way to get from Dresden to Wrocław is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €60.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Wrocław. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hbf and arriving at Wroclaw Glowny via Zgorzelec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

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The distance between Dresden and Wrocław is 268 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.

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The best way to get from Dresden to Wrocław without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €22 - €35.

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The bus from Dresden central station to Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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Dresden to Wrocław bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

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Dresden to Wrocław train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Dresden Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Dresden to Wrocław is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €500 and takes 6h 7m.

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Wrocław.
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  • Distance: 267.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Wrocław, Poland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy every 3 hours. Tickets cost 95 zł - 140 zł and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hbf to Wrocław via Zgorzelec in around 4h 39m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Dresden to Wroclaw via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
600 zł - 2 100 zł
Flights from Dresden to Wroclaw via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 38m
When
Every day
Estimated price
650 zł - 2 200 zł
Flights from Dresden to Wroclaw via Frankfurt, Munich
Ave. Duration
6h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
650 zł - 2 300 zł
Train operators
Die Länderbahn
Phone
0 89 54 888 97 - 25
Email
info@laenderbahn.com
Website
laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden Hbf to Zgorzelec
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
Die Länderbahn
trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
Phone
+49 89 548889725
Email
info@trilex.de
Website
laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec Bahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
Koleje Dolnośląskie
Phone
+48 76 742 11 12
Email
informacja@kolejedolnoslaskie.eu
Website
kolejedolnoslaskie.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
Ave. Duration
2h 9m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
34 zł - 39 zł
Schedules at
kolejedolnoslaskie.pl
PKP Intercity

The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.

Contact Details
Phone
703 200 200
Website
intercity.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
40 zł - 70 zł
Website
https://www.intercity.pl/en/
2nd Class
40 zł - 50 zł
1st Class
55 zł - 70 zł
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Dresden central station to Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
95 zł - 140 zł
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dresden to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
40 zł - 50 zł
Schedules at
blablacar.com

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Dresden to Wrocław bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy station.

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Dresden to Wrocław train services, operated by Koleje Dolnośląskie, arrive at Wroclaw Glowny station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Wrocław is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Dresden to Wrocław.

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Book your Dresden to Wrocław bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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There are 1852+ hotels available in Wrocław. Prices start at 170 zł per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden and Wrocław. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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