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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Meissen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Meissen is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Nossen Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Meissen?

The distance between Vienna and Meissen is 616 km. The road distance is 457.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Meissen without a car is to train via Prague which takes 8h 13m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Vienna to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Meissen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Meissen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Meissen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Meissen is to train via Prague which takes 8h 13m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €440 and takes 7h.

Where does the Vienna to Meissen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Meissen train arrive?

Vienna to Meissen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Meissen is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Vienna to Meissen.

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

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Where can I stay near Meissen?

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Train via Prague
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 13m
€52–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
9h 19m
€30–60
Drive 457.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Meissencar 457.5 km
5h 16m
€76–109
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
7h
€130–435
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Nj
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
9h 9m
€47–158
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
7h 12m
€92–287
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Coswig Bahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€127–360
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 47m
€103–322

Vienna to Meissen by train

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Distance: 615.6 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Arda Tur also services this route twice a week.

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