Dresden to Vienna train with Deutsche Bahn (EC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Vienna

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£80

Fastest journey

6 h 39 m

Average duration

7 h 6 m

Trains per day

24

Distance

369 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dresden to Vienna will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

To travel from Dresden to Vienna you need to make at least 2 changes.

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 175 · EC 283 · EC 109+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 749
15:107h17
Dresden Hbf
22:27Vienna Airport
£531One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 171+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 173+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 371
09:109h39
Dresden Hbf
18:49Vienna Hbf
£551One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 173+ÖBBOs 6816+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 611+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 371
11:107h39
Dresden Hbf
18:49Vienna Hbf
£551One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 171+ÖBBOs 6816+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 611+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 371
09:109h39
Dresden Hbf
18:49Vienna Hbf
£551One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnS 1 · RB 28004+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 173+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 371
09:598h50
Dresden Hbf
18:49Vienna Hbf
£581One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £109.

Distance: 368 km

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£54

Average Price

£31

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£319

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7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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6h 55m

Average total duration

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Dresden to Vienna train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 9 July
Last updated at 16:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
euronightEN 40457+obb_intercityIC 60407+obb_railjetRJ 82120:10 Dresden Hbf
7h47
03:57 Vienna Airport2 changes
Thursday 10 July
deutsche_bahnS 1 · RB 28002+obbOs 6816+obb_regionalzugR 61105:59 Dresden Hbf
10h50
16:49 Vienna Hbf4 changes
deutsche_bahnS 1 · RB 28002+obbOs 6812+obb_regionalzugR 60905:59 Dresden Hbf
8h50
14:49 Vienna Hbf4 changes
deutsche_bahnS 1 · RB 28002+obb_eurocityEC 171+obb_railjetRJ 7905:59 Dresden Hbf
8h50
14:49 Vienna Hbf3 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 171+obbOs 6812+obb_regionalzugR 609+obb_railjetRJ 79
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
14:49 Vienna Hbf
3 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 171+obb_eurocityEC 173+obb_railjetRJ 371
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
9h39
16:49 Vienna Hbf
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 171+obb_railjetRJ 79
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
14:49 Vienna Hbf
1 change
obb_eurocityEC 171+obb_railjetRJ 79 · RJ 649
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
8h17
15:27 Vienna Airport
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 171+obb_railjetRJ 79+obbRJX 565
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
9h47
16:57 Vienna Airport
2 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 171 · RJ 79
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
14:49 Vienna Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnEC 171+obbOs 6816+obb_regionalzugR 611+obb_railjetRJ 371
On time
07:10 Dresden Hbf
9h39
16:49 Vienna Hbf
3 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2058 · ICE 703 · ICE 27
On time
07:13 Dresden Hbf
9h34
16:47 Vienna Hbf
2 changes
obb_intercityIC 2058+obb_intercity_expressICE 703 · ICE 27
On time
07:13 Dresden Hbf
9h34
16:47 Vienna Hbf
2 changes
deutsche_bahnS 1 · RB 28004+obb_eurocityEC 173+obb_railjetRJ 37107:59 Dresden Hbf
8h50
16:49 Vienna Hbf3 changes
deutsche_bahnS 1 · RB 28004+obbOs 6816+obb_regionalzugR 61107:59 Dresden Hbf
8h50
16:49 Vienna Hbf4 changes
obb_eurocityEC 173+obb_railjetRJ 371 · RJ 743
On time
09:10 Dresden Hbf
8h17
17:27 Vienna Airport
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 173+obb_railjetRJ 371
On time
09:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
16:49 Vienna Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnEC 173 · RJ 371
On time
09:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
16:49 Vienna Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnEC 173+obbOs 6816+obb_regionalzugR 611+obb_railjetRJ 371
On time
09:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
16:49 Vienna Hbf
3 changes
obb_eurocityEC 379 · EC 281 · EC 107
On time
11:10 Dresden Hbf
6h39
17:49 Vienna Hbf
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 379+obb_railjetRJ 373 · RJ 747
On time
11:10 Dresden Hbf
8h17
19:27 Vienna Airport
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 379+obb_railjetRJ 373
On time
11:10 Dresden Hbf
7h39
18:49 Vienna Hbf
1 change
obb_eurocityEC 379 · EC 281 · EC 107+obb_railjetRJ 754
On time
11:10 Dresden Hbf
7h17
18:27 Vienna Airport
3 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 379 · EC 281 · EC 107
On time
11:10 Dresden Hbf
6h39
17:49 Vienna Hbf
2 changes
obb_eurocityEC 175 · EC 283 · EC 109+obb_railjetRJ 74913:10 Dresden Hbf
7h17
20:27 Vienna Airport3 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Dresden to Vienna?

The best time to book your train from Dresden to Vienna is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Dresden to Vienna route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Dresden to Vienna per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Dresden to Vienna.

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IconIt is sometimes difficult to find the right track at Prague main station.
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-Train journey: No delay on the outward journey -Departure: Dresden / Change: Prague / Destination: Vienna -Other: Train not overcrowded, but well attended. Unfortunately, 1st class is not always open. Seat reservation important. The journey time is > 7h, which is however very relaxing compared to the car. All in all, a good option for a long weekend trip.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Vienna

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AustriaAustria
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Trains from Dresden to Vienna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
368 km
Average train duration
7h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
17
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
6h 16m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB Nightjet trains Dresden to Vienna

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you to Vienna from Dresden from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dresden to Vienna train.

Train information from Dresden to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Dresden to Vienna train

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Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Vienna

Dresden
Vienna
The major train station for departures in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Dresden to Vienna.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • asiagourmet
  • dean&david
  • Hot Dog King
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
  • BABA Döner
  • Marché
  • backWERK
  • Ditsch
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Kipping
  • Pullman Dresden Newa
  • IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Dresden-NeustadtWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • ElbUferei
  • Raskolnikoff
  • Byblos
  • Kantine No. 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
  • Rothenburger Hof
  • Mezcalero
  • Villa Romantika
The major train station for arrivals in Vienna is Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wien Meidling Bahnhof for your journey to Vienna from Dresden.
Wien Meidling BahnhofWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
  • Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Rainers
  • Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
  • Hotel Fabrik
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
Public transport options for Wien Meidling Bahnhof
  • Metro: Line U6
  • Tram: Line 62
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
  • Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • L’Osteria
  • Akakiko
  • McDonald’s
  • Oberlaa
  • Nordsee
  • Som Kitchen
  • Starbucks
  • Admiral Sports Bar
  • Asia Gourmet
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Star Inn Hotel
  • Quartier Belvedere
  • AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information desks are located at each end of the main level.

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