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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna 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 Vienna and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Wien Hbf and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Vienna to Dresden?

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

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €35 - €70.

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

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Dresden?

The best way to get from Vienna to Dresden is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Vienna to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Dresden train arrive?

Vienna to Dresden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Dresden?

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Vienna to Dresden?

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

Vienna to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Dresden by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 32m
€37–67
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 Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 1m
€48–162
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
6h 27m
€149–433
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
€40–58
Drive 432.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dresdencar 432.4 km
4h 59m
€71–102
Fly 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 24m
€95–271
Fly 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 Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 6m
€101–327
Fly 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/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€131–437

Vienna to Dresden by subway and bus

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Dresden, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Dresden Hbf via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 1m.

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