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Trip Overview

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.

9h 9m
Duration
742 km
Distance
€137
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dresden to Salzburg train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 47m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 47m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 9m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 742.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

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.

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