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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Vienna is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Vienna?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Dresden Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Dresden to Vienna?

The distance between Dresden and Vienna is 438 km. The road distance is 432.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €35 - €60.

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

The bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib) takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Vienna bus from?

Dresden to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Vienna train from?

Dresden to Vienna train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Vienna?

The best way to get from Dresden to Vienna is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Dresden to Vienna bus arrive?

Dresden to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Dresden to Vienna train arrive?

Dresden to Vienna train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Praha-Holesovice station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Vienna?

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

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

Book your Dresden to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Vienna?

Book your Dresden to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4638+ hotels available in Vienna.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Vienna?

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

Dresden to Vienna - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Vienna by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
5h 50m
€35–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Viennarideshare 432.8 km
6h 18m
€26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
6h 29m
€41–77
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€35–110
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
7h 11m
€36–72
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIBbus Arda-Tur
7h 19m
€66
Drive 432.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Viennacar 432.7 km
4h 59m
€73–105
Fly from Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DRS - VIE
5h 46m
€157–436
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
5h 44m
€91–234
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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 19m
€99–278
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
5h 22m
€168–461

Dresden to Vienna by bus

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Distance: 438.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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