The average train between Dresden and Salzburg takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Salzburg. 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 every 2 hours between Dresden and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Salzburg? 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 Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Leipzig Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Dresden to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Dresden and Salzburg is 365 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 7h 9m.