How to travel from Dresden to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Vienna

Omio 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 $25. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $163.

Distance: 229 miles (369 km)

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Flight

$67

Average price

$38

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Cheapest

$515

Average price

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Dresden to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM6h25
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
04:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ArdaTur6632104
02:20PM7h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
09:30PMWien
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+Austrian AirlinesLH6322
06:05AM3h00
Dresden Airport
09:05AMVienna International Airport
$8161One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJX 251
08:09AM6h40
Dresden Hbf
02:49PMVienna Hbf
$491One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 175 · EC 207
01:10PM6h39
Dresden Hbf
07:49PMVienna Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 171 · RJ 253
09:10AM7h39
Dresden Hbf
04:49PMVienna Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM6h25
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
03:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM6h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
06:00PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:50PM6h20
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
08:10PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$391One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2272+Austrian AirlinesOS228
07:35AM6h55
Dresden Hbf
02:30PMVienna International Airport
$4581One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2270+Austrian AirlinesOS230
09:35AM6h50
Dresden Hbf
04:25PMVienna International Airport
$4671One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2176+Austrian AirlinesOS236
01:35PM7h20
Dresden Hbf
08:55PMVienna International Airport
$4561One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Dresden to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Dresden to Vienna there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 65,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Dresden to Vienna. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Vienna costing on average $39 (€32).

A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Vienna costing on average $163 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 9m.

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

The distance from Dresden to Vienna is approximately 229 miles (369 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Vienna is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Vienna 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 Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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