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

The cheapest way to get from Wien to Dresden is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wien to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Wien and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Wien to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn and arriving at Dresden central station via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Wien and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Wien to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Tullnerbach-Pressbaum and arriving at Dresden Hbf via Westbahnhof and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Wien to Dresden?

The distance between Wien and Dresden is 472 km. The road distance is 435.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Wien to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Wien to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wien to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wien to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wien to Dresden?

The best way to get from Wien to Dresden is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Wien to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wien to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wien to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Wien to Dresden is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Wien to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Dresden.

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1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
8h 17m
€44–81
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
9h 12m
€89–136
Drive 435.8 km
1. Drive from Wien to Dresdencar 435.8 km
5h 16m
€71–103
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
7h 13m
€156–437
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Breclavtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Breclav to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
9h 46m
€63–248
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Vienna Airport 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 / ...
11h 49m
€50–78
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
7h 10m
€102–290
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 51m
€108–341
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 56m
€138–451

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What companies run services between Wien, Lower 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, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dresden Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 7h 17m.

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