Minsk to Dresden by bus
Dresden lies 987 km (613 mi) west of Minsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,204 km (748 mi) of road.
| Minsk | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 01067–01465 |
Clocks in Dresden are 1 h behind Minsk right now, so a 17 h 57 min journey lands only 16 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from Belarus into Germany: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Minsk to Dresden
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Staying in Dresden
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden. Of the 699 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (470), and 9 are five-star. Across 218 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 477,922 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dresden from Minsk?
987 km (613 mi) in a straight line, west of Minsk; by road roughly 1,204 km (748 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Dresden by bus?
About 17 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Dresden?
Dresden is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Minsk).
What currency do I need in Dresden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dresden?
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.