- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Vienna will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 25 buses that leave Dresden for Vienna on Sun, Jul 12, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 369 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $526 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Vienna:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Vienna costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $489 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Vienna costing on average $526 (€432).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $113 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Vienna buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h55 | 4:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h40 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 3:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 4:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h10 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h05 | 8:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 11:35 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 8h05 | 7:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h20 | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 7:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 1:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 8h55 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h15 | 10:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h20 | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h15 | 10:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h09 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h09 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 7:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 10h35 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 9:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 14h05 | 11:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h25 | 7:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h25 | 8:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h50 | 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 9:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Dresden to Vienna run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 229 miles (369 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection and blockbuster exhibitions, plus Monet, Picasso, and modern masters.
Art museum complex in a Baroque palace, best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and strong Austrian art holdings.
The atmospheric old core of the city, ideal for walking among grand streets, churches, and imperial-era architecture.
Vienna’s famous ring boulevard lined with monumental buildings, best explored on foot, by tram, or from cafes nearby.
A vast public park and leisure area famous for open green space, long walking routes, and the Giant Ferris Wheel area.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet, breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef served in broth with apple-horseradish and chive sauces. It is a classic Viennese dish strongly tied to imperial-era cuisine.
Crisp fried chicken, often served with lemon and salad or potato salad. It is a traditional Austrian favorite also common in Vienna.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and a park-side setting.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for Tafelspitz and refined boiled beef specialties in an elegant classic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
Official public transport app
Vienna International Busterminal, Vienna -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Vienna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need