Salzburg to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dresden takes 8h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: €156
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...

7h 34m

€112–360

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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:55 PM → 9:43 AM
Arrives next day
10h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes

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