The average train between Vienna and Dresden takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Vienna and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 12:59 PM which arrives into Dresden at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Dresden station via Dresden Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
The distance between Vienna and Dresden is 368.6 km. The road distance is 587 km.
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 7h 17m.
