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Salzburg to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dresden takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 21m
Duration
742 km
Distance
€183
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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  1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
  3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
7h 19m
€124–654

Salzburg to Dresden train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Salzburg and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dresden at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 742.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 19m.

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