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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Dresden is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Vienna to Dresden?

The distance between Vienna and Dresden is 440 km. The road distance is 432.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €17 - €65.

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

The bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib) to Dresden central station takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dresden train from?

Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Dresden?

The best way to get from Vienna to Dresden is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Vienna to Dresden bus arrive?

Vienna to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Dresden is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Vienna to Dresden.

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

Book your Vienna to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Vienna to Dresden?

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

Vienna to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Dresden 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 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
6h 25m
€17–65
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden HbfRj
6h 40m
€80–120
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dresden HbfNj
7h 38m
€50–265
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Dresden431.6 km
6h 18m
€22
Train via Děčín
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražíNj
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Hauptbahnhof27 / ...
8h 18m
€62–291
Drive 432.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dresden432.5 km
4h 58m
€70–101
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)VIE - DRS
5h 59m
€141–385
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
6h 8m
€105–302
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
5h 44m
€119–346
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 10m
€82–250

Vienna to Dresden by bus

68Weekly Buses

6h 25mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.4 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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