The average train between Salzburg and Dresden takes 9h 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.
Trains run every 3 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 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg to Dresden? 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 Salzburg to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Salzburg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Dresden is 365 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 34m.