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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 €22. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €130.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €358 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EC 279 · EC 205RJ 171+Os 6812+
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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.
There are 3 travel options from Dresden to Vienna. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Vienna:
Taking a bus costs $128 (€116) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $155 (€140).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Vienna from Dresden is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Vienna by bus takes 6 h 9 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 19 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 228 miles (368 km) from Dresden to Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Vienna is:
- 18 buses per day.
- 17 flights a day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Dresden to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dresden to Vienna:
- Most travelers take a bus from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Most travelers catch their train from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Vienna:
- You can travel to Vienna from Dresden by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with FlixBus from Dresden to Vienna.
- You can go to Vienna from Dresden by plane with Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $277 (€250) with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Dresden to Vienna on Omio.
- You can take a train from Dresden to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Regiojet. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Vienna.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB Nightjet 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dresden to Vienna.
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