The cheapest and fastest buses from Dresden to Vienna
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Vienna will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 24 buses that leave Dresden for Vienna on Mon, Dec 01, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 369 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €22. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €130.
Distance: 369 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €358 Average price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Dresden to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Vienna buses for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h30 | 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h50 | 5:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 7:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h40 | 5:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h10 | 3:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h20 | 7:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h10 | 5:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h40 | 3:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h15 | 6:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 10:35 AM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 8h05 | 6:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 5:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h20 | 7:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h15 | 9:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h10 | 5:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 6:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 12:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 8h55 | 9:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h20 | 7:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h09 | 10:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h15 | 9:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 1:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h10 | 8:30 PM Wien | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h15 | 9:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h09 | 10:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h09 | 10:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 6:35 PM Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf) | 10h35 | 5:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dresden to Vienna
Buses from Dresden to Vienna run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 369 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 369 km |
Average bus duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 9m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus from Dresden to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Dresden to Vienna with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dresden to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Vienna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dresden to Vienna
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 62, 75 Tram: 10, 11
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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