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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 an average ticket price of NOK 412 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 NOK 412, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,368.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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NOK 692 Average price | NOK 412 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,368 Average price | NOK 1,057 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Vienna:
A bus is NOK 281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Vienna costing on average NOK 692.
A bus is NOK 3,957 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Vienna costing on average NOK 4,368.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Tickets start at around NOK 692 compared to roughly NOK 1,057 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 365. The journey takes 6h 51m versus 5h 41m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Vienna
How to get from Dresden to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 175+
EC 2071:10 PM6h39Dresden Hbf7:49 PMVienna HbfNOK 2971One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 175+EC 2071:10 PM6h39Dresden Hbf7:49 PMVienna HbfNOK 2971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2129+LH63267:55 PM2h50Dresden Airport10:45 PMVienna International AirportNOK 6,1461One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 383+EC 283 · EC 1073:10 PM6h39Dresden Hbf9:49 PMVienna HbfNOK 2971One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1775:10 PM6h39Dresden Hbf11:49 PMVienna HbfNOK 2971One-way0 transfers
- RJ 177+
REX 75:10 PM7h35Dresden Hbf12:45 AMVienna AirportNOK 2971One-way1 transfer
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)1:35 PM8h55Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzNOK 3021One-way1 transfer- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)11:35 AM8h05Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzNOK 3241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:50 PM6h15Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:05 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)NOK 3381One-way0 transfers
- LH2123+LH63209:35 AM3h00Dresden Airport12:35 PMVienna International AirportNOK 6,1461One-way1 transfer
- LH2123+LH63909:35 AM7h00Dresden Airport4:35 PMVienna International AirportNOK 6,1461One-way1 transfer
- LH69+LH63306:00 AM3h45Dresden Airport9:45 AMVienna International AirportNOK 6,2351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Vienna:
A bus is NOK 281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Vienna costing on average NOK 692.
A bus is NOK 3,957 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Vienna costing on average NOK 4,368.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s., EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International.
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