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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Schwechat
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Schwechat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Schwechat:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Schwechat costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Dresden to Schwechat by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Schwechat is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM6h58Dresden3:08 PMSchwechat$771One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
8:10 AM6h58Dresden3:08 PMSchwechat$771One-way2 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM6h58Dresden3:08 PMSchwechat$771One-way2 transfers
Other options
2:10 PM6h58Dresden9:08 PMSchwechat$781One-way2 transfers
6:10 PM14h58Dresden9:08 AMSchwechat$781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Schwechat:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Schwechat costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Schwechat as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Vienna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwechat by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwechat by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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