The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£86
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
6 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
6 h 39 m
Trains on 20 Sept
19
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 19 trains from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 370 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
DB S1 · U28+
RJ 53+
R 67122:5911h50Dresden Hbf10:49Vienna Hbf£471One-way3 changes
RJ 171+
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)9:1011h08Dresden Hbf20:18Vienna Hbf£481One-way1 change
EC 459+
RJ 277+
EC 1037:086h41Dresden Hbf13:49Vienna Hbf£571One-way2 changes
RJ 173+
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)11:109h08Dresden Hbf20:18Vienna Hbf£601One-way1 change
RJ 171+
EC 279 · EC 2059:106h39Dresden Hbf15:49Vienna Hbf£611One-way2 changes
RJ 171+
EC 279 · EC 2059:106h39Dresden Hbf15:49Vienna Hbf£611One-way2 changes
RJ 175+
EC 20713:106h39Dresden Hbf19:49Vienna Hbf£1301One-way1 change
RJ 383+
EC 283 · EC 10715:106h39Dresden Hbf21:49Vienna Hbf£611One-way2 changes
RJ 17717:106h39Dresden Hbf23:49Vienna Hbf£881One-way0 changes
RJX 2518:096h40Dresden Hbf14:49Vienna Hbf£611One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 370 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£56 Average Price | £406 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average £56.
A coach is £369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Coach takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 4h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103 | 7:08 Dresden Hbf | 6h41 | 13:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 277+ EC 459 · EC 103 | 7:08 Dresden Hbf | 6h41 | 13:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 251 | 8:09 Dresden Hbf | 6h40 | 14:49 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 171 · RJ 253 | 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 7h39 | 16:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 171+ EC 279 · EC 205 | 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 15:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 171+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 11h08 | 20:18 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 171+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 8h11 | 17:21 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
S1 · 28004 · R 683+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 9:59 Dresden Hbf | 10h19 | 20:18 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJ 173 · RJ 255 | Delayed 9:13 11:10Dresden Hbf | 7h39 | 18:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 173 · RJ 255 | Delayed 9:13 11:10Dresden Hbf | 7h39 | 18:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 173+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | Delayed 9:13 11:10Dresden Hbf | 9h08 | 20:18 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 175 · EC 207 | On time 13:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 19:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 175+ EC 207 | On time 13:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 19:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 383 · EC 283 · EC 107 | Delayed 13:16 15:10Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 21:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 383 · RJ 259 | Delayed 13:16 15:10Dresden Hbf | 7h39 | 22:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 383+ EC 283 · EC 107 | Delayed 13:16 15:10Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 21:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 383 · RJ 259 | Delayed 13:16 15:10Dresden Hbf | 7h39 | 22:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 177 | On time 17:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 23:49 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | 17:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h39 | 23:49 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 457 | 22:10 Dresden Hbf | 8h50 | 7:00 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 40457+ IC 407 | 22:10 Dresden Hbf | 7h15 | 5:25 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S1 · U28+ RJ 275+ EC 203 | 22:59 Dresden Hbf | 12h50 | 11:49 Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
RE50+ ICE 905+ RJ 113+ RJX19975 | 23:12 Dresden Hbf | 13h20 | 12:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE50+ ICE 905+ RE5+ ICE 1211 | 23:12 Dresden Hbf | 13h35 | 12:47 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf
Trains from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 370 km |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 1:10 |
Last train 20:59 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s. from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s. trains will get you between Dresden Hbf and Vienna Hbf from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
RegioJet a.s.
EuroNight
FAQs: Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden Hbf and Vienna Hbf
Most Dresden Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Vienna Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Getting to Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
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