What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Ischl and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Ischl to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bad Ischl and arriving at Dresden central station via Český Krumlov and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Ischl and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Ischl to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Bad Ischl and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Attnang-Puchheim, Linz Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

The distance between Bad Ischl and Dresden is 496 km. The road distance is 480.6 km.

How do I travel from Bad Ischl to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €50 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Ischl to Dresden bus from?

Bad Ischl to Dresden bus services, operated by Bean Shuttle, depart from Bad Ischl station.

Where do I catch the Bad Ischl to Dresden train from?

Bad Ischl to Dresden train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Bad Ischl station.

Train or bus from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

The best way to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Bad Ischl to Dresden bus arrive?

Bad Ischl to Dresden bus services, operated by Bean Shuttle, arrive at Český Krumlov station.

Where does the Bad Ischl to Dresden train arrive?

Bad Ischl to Dresden train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Attnang-Puchheim station.

Can I drive from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Ischl to Dresden is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Bad Ischl to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Bad Ischl to Dresden?

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Bad Ischl to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden by bus, train, 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
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1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl to Český Krumlovbus
2. Take the bus from Český Krumlov to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 853 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
8h 42m
€52–78
Train
1. Take the train from Bad Ischl to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Re
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Linz Hbftrain 979 / ...
3. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
9h 18m
€128–177
Drive 480.6 km
1. Drive from Bad Ischl to Dresdencar 480.6 km
5h 17m
€78–113
Bus to Salzburg Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Mirabellplatz Cbus
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane SZG - DRS
8h 10m
€220–507
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Bad Ischl to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Re
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Linz Hbftrain 979 / ...
3. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
9h 45m
€89–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbfbus 150
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Re5
3. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Dresdenbus
11h 23m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Ischl to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
7h 20m
€179–347
Bus to Salzburg Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Mirabellplatz Cbus
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SZG - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 50m
€111–280

Bad Ischl to Dresden by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bad Ischl to Dresden.

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Distance: 496.1 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Bad Ischl, Austria and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bad Ischl to Dresden central station via Český Krumlov, Český Krumlov, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bad Ischl to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Attnang-Puchheim, Linz Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 18m.

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