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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Dresden is to bus which costs €27 - €75 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Dresden is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Dresden Hbf via St.Poelten Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Melk to Dresden?

The distance between Melk and Dresden is 672 km. The road distance is 400.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Melk to Dresden train from?

Melk to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melk to Dresden?

The best way to get from Melk to Dresden is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Melk to Dresden train arrive?

Melk to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Dresden is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Melk to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Dresden.

Melk to Dresden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Melk to Dresden by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 42m
€100–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
10h 12m
€28–70
Drive 400.8 km
1. Drive from Melk to Dresdencar 400.8 km
4h 54m
€64–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
7h 31m
€110–335
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
9h 30m
€91–161
Train via Děčín
1. Take the train from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Nj
3. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
10h 57m
€85–333

Melk to Dresden by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Melk to Dresden Hbf via St.Poelten Hbf and Wien Hbf in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Dresden central station via St.Poelten Hbf, Sankt Pölten, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) in around 10h 12m.

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