How to get from Dresden to Vienna
- 368 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 50m
- 48 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 368 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 16, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
368 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €503Checked Oct 16 | 2h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Older observation | 7h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€503Checked Oct 162h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€29Older observation7h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 207h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dresden to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dresden → Munichflight
Lufthansa·55m - 2Munich → ViennaflightLufthansa·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Dresden to Vienna
FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 48 | 00:10 | 23:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 14:20 | 14:20 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 00:20
- 00:30
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 07:00
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 08:55
- 09:30
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 10:55
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:50
- 12:10
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 12:50
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:30
- 14:50
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 22:10
- 22:30
- 23:10
- 23:30
All departuresArdaTur
- 14:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaDresden-Munich, Munich-ViennaSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurDresden-Praha hlavní nádraží, Dresden-ViennaBook →
ÖBB RailjetPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, ArdaTur, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Vienna works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Dresden to Vienna, connecting in Munich, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €503 over 2h 50m, 1 transfer.
Dresden to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Dresden to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:30, from Dresden central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dresden to Vienna?
48 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Dresden to Vienna leave from?
Dresden central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Dresden?
About 368 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dresden to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €503. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Dresden to Vienna?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 2h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Vienna?
About 2h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Dresden and Vienna?
Dresden is DRS and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written DRS to VIE.
Which operators run Dresden to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, ArdaTur, ÖBB Railjet.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026