The average train between Dresden and Kärnten takes 17h 31m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Kärnten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dresden and Kärnten. The earliest departure is at 3:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Kärnten at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruck/Mur and take an average of 17h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Kärnten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Kärnten station via Bruck/Mur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
Dresden to Kärnten train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Hbf station.
Dresden to Kärnten train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Klagenfurt Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Kärnten train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), České dráhy (ČD) and Railjet.
The distance between Dresden and Kärnten is 478.3 km. The road distance is 931 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Wien Hbf in around 10h 45m.