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Taking the train from Dresden to Vienna Hbf in 6 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Dresden to Vienna Hbf? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 42 minutes to travel the 370 km from Dresden to Vienna Hbf by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either DB or ÖBB trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Dresden to Vienna Hbf start from $42.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Vienna Hbf? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Dresden to Vienna Hbf by train
It takes an average of 7h 42m to travel from Dresden to Vienna Hbf by train, over a distance of around 230 miles (370 km). There are normally 12 trains per day traveling from Dresden to Vienna Hbf and tickets for this journey start from $42.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:59 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:59 pm | |
| Departure station | Dresden | |
| Arrival station | Vienna Hbf | |
| Journey time | From 6h 39m | |
| Distance | 230 miles (370 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $42.30 | |
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Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains from Dresden to Vienna Hbf
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The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Dresden to Vienna Hbf?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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