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Six ways to Travel from Dresden to Salzburg

Composite routes from Dresden to Salzburg

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Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$16.54

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$305.34
Plane from Dresden Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.53–$49.62

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.25
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$50.89
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$58.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.72–$40.71

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.89
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$52.16

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$190.84
Train from Dresden Hbf to Praha
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$190.84

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$48.35

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Dresden Hbf to Praha
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.09
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.27

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Dresden Hbf to Praha
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$19.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$47.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Salzburg is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Salzburg is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Linz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Dresden to Salzburg?

The distance between Dresden and Salzburg is 530 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Salzburg without a car is to night train and train which takes 8h 27m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Salzburg?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Dresden to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Salzburg bus from?

Dresden to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Salzburg train from?

Dresden to Salzburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Dresden Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Dresden to Salzburg is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $652.17 and takes 6h 11m, you could also train, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Dresden to Salzburg bus arrive?

Dresden to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Salzburg?

It is currently 05:24 at both, Dresden and Salzburg.

Where does the Dresden to Salzburg train arrive?

Dresden to Salzburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Salzburg is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Dresden to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Salzburg?

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