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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $591.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $591 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dresden:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $97 (€81).
A bus is $548 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $591 (€496).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€81) compared to roughly $112 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€14). The journey takes 7h 2m versus 5h 36m 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 Vienna to Dresden
How to get from Vienna to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
77284487:40 AM 8h35 Vienna 4:15 PM Dresden $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7728448
7:40 AM 8h35 Vienna 4:15 PM Dresden $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW9753 · EW90222:45 PM 4h20 Vienna International Airport 7:05 PM Dresden Airport $227 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EC 204 · EC 278+
RJ 17212:10 PM 6h40 Vienna 6:50 PM Dresden Hbf $32 1 One-way 2 transfers- EC 102+RJ 276+EC 458
2:10 PM 6h48 Vienna 8:58 PM Dresden Hbf $32 1 One-way 2 transfers 
IC 642+EC 204 · EC 278+RJ 17211:34 AM 7h16 Vienna Airport 6:50 PM Dresden Hbf $34 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
6:05 AM 6h50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 12:55 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers 
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)7:45 AM 9h40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5:25 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus
11:30 PM 5h55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 5:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dresden:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $97 (€81).
A bus is $548 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $591 (€496).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Dresden by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International.
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