How to travel from Vienna to Dresden

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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 prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €120.

Distance: 229 miles (369 km)

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€65

Average price

€31

Average price

Cheapest

€416

Average price

7h 27m

Average total duration

6h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 53m

Average total duration

7h 23m

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5h 23m

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2h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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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 Vienna to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

ArdaTur6516296
07:40AM8h35
Wien
04:15PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ArdaTur6516296
07:40AM8h35
Wien
04:15PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesLH6321+Lufthansa CitylineLH2122
06:10AM2h55
Vienna International Airport
09:05AMDresden Airport
$8271One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJX 254 · RJ 174
09:10AM7h40
Vienna Hbf
04:50PMDresden Hbf
$721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 206 · EC 280 · RJ 176
08:10AM6h40
Vienna Hbf
02:50PMDresden Hbf
$721One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 204 · EC 278+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 172
12:10PM6h40
Vienna Hbf
06:50PMDresden Hbf
$751One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
04:55PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM6h25
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
07:25PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM6h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:55PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS225+Deutsche BahnIC 2177
09:20AM5h07
Vienna International Airport
02:27PMDresden Hbf
$5371One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS223+Deutsche BahnIC 2175
07:10AM5h17
Vienna International Airport
12:27PMDresden Hbf
$5401One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS229+Deutsche BahnIC 2271
01:10PM5h17
Vienna International Airport
06:27PMDresden Hbf
$5331One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Dresden

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Vienna to Dresden there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 52,83% 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 Vienna to Dresden. 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 Vienna to Dresden

Travel to Dresden 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 Vienna to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $40 (€31).

A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dresden costing on average $151 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 40m.

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Vienna to Dresden is approximately 229 miles (369 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Dresden is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Dresden:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Regiojet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur, Ourbus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur, Ourbus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Paris, Leipzig. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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