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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Austria is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Austria is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs €140 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Austria. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stephansplatz via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Dresden to Austria?

The distance between Dresden and Austria is 442 km. The road distance is 432.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €20 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Dresden to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Austria train from?

Dresden to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Austria?

The best way to get from Dresden to Austria is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Prague, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Dresden to Austria train arrive?

Dresden to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Austria is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dresden to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 799+ hotels available in Austria.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Austria?

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

Dresden to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Austria 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 Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
5h 59m
€21–60
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
8h 13m
€38–123
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 3m
€57–270
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Viennarideshare 432.8 km
6h 18m
€26
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Nj
10h 3m
€68–301
Drive 432.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Viennacar 432.7 km
4h 59m
€70–101
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 39m
€145–318
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
5h 16m
€82–289
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
5h 24m
€79–240

Dresden to Austria by bus and subway

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 441.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Stephansplatz via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 8h 13m.

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