The average train between Dresden and Linz takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dresden and Linz. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Linz at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Linz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Linz. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Linz station via Děčín hlavní nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Dresden to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), České dráhy (ČD) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Linz is 307.7 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 5m.