The average train between Vienna and Dresden takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 5 times a day between Vienna and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Dresden at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Dresden Hbf station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
The distance between Vienna and Dresden is 368.6 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Dresden Hbf via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 22m.