How to travel from Dresden to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 54m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 226 miles (365 km)

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$135

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$54

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8h 38m

Average total duration

8h 8m

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8h 24m

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7h 54m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Dresden to Salzburg

How to get from Dresden to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 1003+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
06:11AM6h35
Dresden Hbf
12:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$1901One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 1003+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
06:11AM6h35
Dresden Hbf
12:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$1901One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 1003+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
06:11AM6h35
Dresden Hbf
12:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$1901One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn16504 · S5X · ICE 1503+Bayerische Regiobahn79019
06:12AM7h34
Dresden Hbf
01:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$1901One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 703+Bayerische Regiobahn79021
07:22AM7h24
Dresden Hbf
02:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$2111One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 892 · ICE 1005 · RJX 67
08:11AM6h47
Dresden Hbf
02:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$2471One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Salzburg:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $163 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Dresden to Salzburg is approximately 226 miles (365 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Salzburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Salzburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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