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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Semmering is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Semmering is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Semmering?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Semmering. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Semmering via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Dresden to Semmering?

The distance between Dresden and Semmering is 532 km. The road distance is 525.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Semmering without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 9m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Dresden to Semmering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Semmering train from?

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

Where does the Dresden to Semmering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Semmering?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Semmering is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Dresden to Semmering.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Semmering?

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Where can I stay near Semmering?

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Dresden to Semmering - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Semmering by bus, train, night 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden Neustadt station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N60
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gloggnitztrain Cjx / ...
9h 9m
€41–71
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
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Semmeringtrain Rj
9h 58m
€58–168
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Muerzzuschlagnighttrain Nj
11h 24m
€62–281
Drive 525.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Semmeringcar 525.5 km
5h 58m
€85–123
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
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Semmeringtrain Rj
11h 43m
€67–348
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Semmeringtrain
7h 22m
€97–302
Fly Dresden Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane DRS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hauptbahnhof to Semmeringtrain
9h 4m
€178–615
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Semmeringtrain
7h 30m
€99–261
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Semmeringtrain
7h 25m
€136–357

Dresden to Semmering by bus and train

5Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Semmering.

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Distance: 532.4 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Semmering, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Semmering via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, and Wien Hbf in around 9h 58m.

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