Dresden to Vienne by train

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Overview: trains from Dresden to Vienne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dresden to Vienne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:17 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 898
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey £147.78 View journey
Avg journey time 20hr 29m
Train operators 29

Travelling by train from Dresden to Vienne

Ready to travel from Dresden to Vienne by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Dresden to Vienne

Getting from Dresden to Vienne by rail typically costs £147.78, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Dresden to Vienne

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:17 and the last departure is 23:15. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:09 and the last train leaves at 23:18. On average, a total of 18 trains make this journey each day.

Dresden to Vienne distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 898 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 11 hours and 9 minutes.

How far in advance Dresden and Vienne tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Dresden and Vienne are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Dresden to Vienne travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Vienne.

FAQs about the train journey from Dresden to Vienne

Want to know more about your journey from Dresden to Vienne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Dresden and Vienne is 898 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.