Salzburg to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dresden takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

9h 13m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 3 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

€96–259

Salzburg to Dresden train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Salzburg and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:55 PM → 11:43 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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