Salzburg to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dresden takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. 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.

8h 17m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: €161
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

€113–400

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:05 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
2:07 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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 29, 2026

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
10:05 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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
10:05 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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