Even an experienced tourist can face difficulties in choosing the best route between cities in Germany. In this article, we will tell you how to get from Dresden to Munich as quickly and comfortably as possible. You will receive complete information about all types of internal transport in Germany available in 2021. You just have to choose the most suitable and profitable way.
By train - comfortable but expensive
Railways in Germany are arguably the most powerful and efficient transport system in the world. In terms of comfort, its modern trains are equated to airplanes. But with all the advantages of this type of transport, there is also a significant drawback - there are no direct connections between some cities.
Unfortunately, in the case of the Dresden-Munich route, in order to get to the final point, you need to make from 1 to 4 changes. The main station Dresden Hbf is located on Pragerstrasse, the main shopping street and the central part of the city. There are also tram and bus stops, which are part of the station, so getting to it will not be difficult.
You can leave the main station in Dresden in the direction of Munich from 5 am to 12 am. The interval between trains is usually 1-2 hours. Travel time will take from 4 hours 42 minutes to more than 7 hours, depending on the timetable.
There are many routes and it is possible to pick up the option with only 1 change. You can leave from the Dresden Hbf train station, change at the Hof Hbf station and go to the München Hbf train station. The total travel time will take 7 hours 16 minutes, and the cost of such a route will be 85-130 €, depending on the chosen tariff.
The most comfortable way is to take a train from Dresden with a change at the Halle Hbf train station. The way to Munich, taking into account the transfer, will take 4 hours and 42 minutes. At the same time, the price will hardly change and will be 105–130 €, depending on the tariff.
An equally convenient route with a change at Leipzig Hbf. Moreover, the price ranges from 79.90 to 125 €. Travel time is usually 4 hours 45 minutes.
There is also a train that runs from the main station in Dresden to Munich via the Erfurt Hbf interchange. This is an average option in terms of cost (89.90 €) and time (5 hours 42 minutes).
Detailed train timetables can be viewed on the Internet and at any train station you will find it under the name Fahrplan. If you cannot figure out the movement of trains on your own, then you can tell the cashier the destination and get a computer printout of the desired route with a detailed indication of the time and place of transfers.
Tickets can be bought at the terminals and ticket offices of the station. In the latter case, you will need to pay a service fee of 2-3 € for each seat. The cheapest and most convenient way is to purchase a ticket directly on the website from DeutscheBahn, the main railway operator in Germany.
Please note that when buying in advance (at least one day in advance, but the earlier the cheaper), special discounted tickets are available - Sparpreis. They are pre-sold on all domestic and many international routes from Germany. The price of such tickets ranges from € 19.99 to € 119.99. Moreover, the number of seats for each price level in each train is limited.
But the most profitable trip will be with a land ticket (Länder Tickets). The ticket can be used for an unlimited number of journeys within 1 day within the same state of Germany. At the same time, the Länder ticket is valid only on weekdays, starting at 9 am and only for second class trains.
In general, there are many options to get in our direction, but we have selected the most convenient options with minimal transfers.
By bus - fast and profitable
There is a way to get there by direct flight and much cheaper than by rail. Buses in Germany are probably the most popular mode of transport due to their modern equipment and affordable prices. At the moment, the largest and cheapest bus carrier not only in Germany but throughout Europe is FlixBus.
This company provides low-cost buses, that is, budget categories, and offers daily direct flights to various destinations, including from Dresden to Munich. Boarding takes place directly at the main station of Dresden, in Munich the stop will be at the bus station Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München. Travel time will take at least 6 hours 30 minutes, but this is compensated by comfortable conditions and high-quality service.
Tickets can be purchased on the carrier's website and at special points of sale. Estimated price 19–45 €.
Please note that if you pay in advance, the price will be lower than on the day of the trip. The interval between flights is usually 1.5-3.5 hours.
The earliest direct bus leaves at 8 am and arrives in Munich at 2:30 pm, travel time is 6 hours 30 minutes. The ticket price is 19 €. The last direct flight departs at 16.00 and arrives in Munich at 21.30. The price will also be 19 €.
You can also get from Dresden to Munich by bus with transfers. As a rule, these are evening or night flights. For example, at 19:45 a bus departs from Dresden to Prague, where there will be a stopover to Munich at the ÚAN Florenc bus station at 23:55. You will arrive at your final destination at 06:00. Travel time is 10 hours 15 minutes, such a ticket will cost 29.90 €.
The schedule may change depending on the day of the week and the season, so it is better to familiarize yourself with it in advance on the carrier's website.
Pros of traveling by car
There is also an option to get there by car. The distance between Munich and Dresden is 460 km, which is about 4 hours drive.
By own transport
If you have your own car, you will have to spend 37 liters of gasoline, and this will cost about 47-70 €. Today, travel on the German autobahns is free. The toll in Germany is only valid for trucks from 7.5 tonnes of permissible total weight.
By rented car
Renting a car in Dresden will not be a problem. This service is popular and many companies offer this service. We recommend that you simplify your task and choose a profitable office in advance. You can rent a car on one of the convenient sites such as Rentalcars.
This service will cost from 49 to 115 € per day, depending on the car brand, location and rental period. Also, don't forget to factor in your gasoline bills.
Order a taxi transfer
Taxis in Germany are usually ordered to get from the city center or other parts of the city to the airport or railway station. The average cost of such an order will be at least 20 € per car, which can accommodate up to 3 people.
In Dresden, intercity road transport is not the most profitable. But if you still need a direct transfer from Dresden to Munich, then you will get there in about 4 hours 25 minutes, and spend from 160 to 260 € for 3 seats in an economy class car.
For travel on a minibus with a capacity of up to 16 people, you will have to pay from 570 to 970 €. You can find the desired variant and class of the car on the website https://gettransfer.com/ru
A fellow traveler
A good way to get there by car and still save money is to find fellow travelers on the Blablacar website. The cost of such a trip starts at 22 €, and the journey will take about 5 hours 34 minutes.
By plane is the fastest option
Of course, the fastest way to get from Dresden to Munich is by flight, and it only takes 55 minutes. Lufthansa offers 3-4 direct flights daily, as well as several connecting flights.
The interval between flights is about 4 hours. The first plane leaves at approximately 06:15 am and the last flight leaves at 4:50 pm local time. The airline changes flight times almost every day, so check the timetable on the Lufthansa website. The plane departs from Dresden-Kloche Airport and lands at Munich Airport. Franz-Josef Strauss.
Tickets can be purchased at the company's points of sale, at the airport ticket offices and on the official Lufthansa website.
If you book in advance, you can save a lot, with the ticket price ranging from 68.90 to 350 €.
Dresden Airport is located 9 km from the city. The most convenient way to get to Dresden-Kloche Airport is to use the commuter rail service.
The S-Bahn train leaves for the airport station every 30 minutes and takes 17 minutes. The cost of the trip will be € 1.30–2.30.
You can also get there by car, taxi or bus. A taxi will cost more than 20 euros, and the costs on your own car will be less tangible. On the road from the city to the airport, you will spend about 1 liter of gasoline, the price of which in Dresden starts at 1.34 € per liter. City bus number 77 can be reached from the central railway station, a ticket for this transport will cost about 2 €.
Choosing the best option
To save your time and simplify your choice, we have compiled a table listing all types of transport, their cost and travel time.
| Type of transport | Price for 1 person , € | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| By train | 79.90 to 125 | from 4 hours 42 minutes to 7 hours 16 minutes |
| By bus | from 19 to 45 | from 6 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes |
| On your car (gasoline cost) | from 47 to 70 | 4 hours 11 minutes |
| With a rented car | from 49 to 115 per car + from 47 to 70 for gasoline | 4 hours 11 minutes |
| Direct transfer up to 3 people in the car | from 160 to 260 | 4 hours 25 minutes |
| Direct transfer up to 16 people in minibus | from 570 to 970 | 4 hours 25 minutes |
| By passing transport | from 22 | 5 hours 34 minutes |
| By plane | from 68.90 to 350 | 55 minutes |
Conclusion
In order not to get into an uncomfortable situation and not spend a lot of time searching on the Internet, carefully read the information provided in this article. We are sure that this will help you evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages, and then make a quick and correct choice among many options.
