The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dresden to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dresden to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Salzburg will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $45.
Of the 4 buses that leave Dresden for Salzburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 365 km distance in an average of 10 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 41m. 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 coach costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 365 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average Price Cheapest | $135 Average Price | $644 Average Price |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Salzburg bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 am Dresden | 11h50 | 7:10 pm Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 am Dresden | 9h10 | 8:00 pm Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:20 pm Dresden | 8h55 | 3:15 am Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:40 pm Dresden | 10h20 | 8:00 am Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dresden to Salzburg
Distance 365 km |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Dresden to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Dresden to Salzburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dresden to Salzburg coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salzburg, P+R Süd, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Salzburg
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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