What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Dresden is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Dresden central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Austria to Dresden?

The distance between Austria and Dresden is 443 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €35 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Dresden?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Austria to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Dresden bus from?

Austria to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Dresden train from?

Austria to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Dresden?

The best way to get from Austria to Dresden is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Austria to Dresden bus arrive?

Austria to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Austria to Dresden train arrive?

Austria to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Austria to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Dresden is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Austria to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Austria to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Dresden by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 32m
€37–62
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Dresdenrideshare 431.5 km
6h 18m
€22
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
7h 43m
€82–122
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Westbahnhof to Dresden Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 25m
€37–112
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Vienna Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
8h 45m
€32–52
Drive 432.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dresdencar 432.4 km
4h 59m
€73–106
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5h 31m
€136–258
Fly Vienna International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
6h 45m
€91–271
Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 37m
€168–477
Fly Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 17m
€94–282

Austria to Dresden by subway and bus

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Distance: 443.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Austria and Dresden, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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