Train from Vienna to Dresden: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Vienna to Dresden on 21 September
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Wien Hauptbahnhof
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Dresden

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just CZK 597, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day
7h 40mAverage duration
232 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceCZK 597 - CZK 3,058Average duration7h 40m
9kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceCZK 956 - CZK 4,032Average duration7h 17m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Dresden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Vienna to Dresden?

    The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Dresden start from CZK 956. The average price for this train route is around CZK 1,762. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Vienna to Dresden?

    The average train journey time from Vienna to Dresden is 7h 17m, covering a distance of 230 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by OBB Eurocity.

  3. Which train operators serve the Vienna to Dresden route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, OBB Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Dresden?

    The earliest train from Vienna to Dresden departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 23:19.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Vienna to Dresden?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Dresden?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Vienna to Dresden?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Vienna to Dresden?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
17/09
CZK 3,322
18/09
CZK 3,377
Today
CZK 3,326
20/09
No data
21/09
No data
22/09
CZK 1,917
23/09
CZK 1,940
24/09
CZK 1,637
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Dresden was searched and found on 24 Sept 2026 with a price of CZK 1,637

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vienna to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CZK 1,637 to CZK 5,576 for a train ticket from Vienna to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CZK 1,637, which is on 2026-09-24.

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