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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 53m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 226 miles (365 km)

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$144

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$52

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$122

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8h 37m

Average total duration

8h 7m

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8h 23m

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7h 53m

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6h 19m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $52 (€43).

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

A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $144 (€118).

A bus is $546 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $598 (€490).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

Train takes on average 8h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM9h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM9h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 331+ÖBB | InterCityIC 546+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 479
    3:10 AM8h39
    Dresden Hbf
    11:49 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $1801One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 251+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648
    8:09 AM9h40
    Dresden Hbf
    5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM10h00
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 PM9h25
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM11h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:50 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $52 (€43).

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

A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $144 (€118).

A bus is $546 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Salzburg costing on average $598 (€490).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

Train takes on average 8h 7m.

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 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
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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