What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Austria to Dresden?

The distance between Austria and Dresden is 443 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €30 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Dresden?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Austria to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Dresden train from?

Austria to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Dresden?

The best way to get from Austria to Dresden is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Austria to Dresden train arrive?

Austria to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Austria to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Dresden is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Austria to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 735+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Austria to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Austria to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Dresden by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 32m
€32–57
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Dresdenrideshare 431.5 km
6h 18m
€22
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 42m
€47–159
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Dresden Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 10m
€37–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Prague Main Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
8h 43m
€35–60
Drive 432.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dresdencar 432.4 km
5h
€69–100
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5h 6m
€178–365
Fly Vienna International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
6h 54m
€88–286
Fly Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus
6h 45m
€73–208
Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Dresden central stationbus
6h 54m
€115–363

Austria to Dresden by subway and bus

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7h 32mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Austria and Dresden, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Arda Tur also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Dresden Hbf via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 42m.

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