The average train between Linz and Dresden takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz to Dresden. 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 4 times a day between Linz and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Dresden at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Dresden station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Linz to Dresden train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Dresden train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Dresden train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity and České dráhy (ČD).
The distance between Linz and Dresden is 307.7 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Dresden Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 6h 53m.