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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lienz is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Lienz is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bayrische Strasse and arriving at Bahnhof, Lienz via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaetter See. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lienz?

The distance between Dresden and Lienz is 955 km. The road distance is 643.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Lienz without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 11h 49m and costs €95 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Dresden to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lienz bus from?

Dresden to Lienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Dresden Bayrische Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lienz train from?

Dresden to Lienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Lienz?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lienz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 11h 49m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Dresden to Lienz bus arrive?

Dresden to Lienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Lienz train arrive?

Dresden to Lienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Lienz is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Dresden to Lienz.

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

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Dresden to Lienz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dresden to Lienz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain Ic
6. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
11h 49m
€95–509
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Spittal an der Draubus
3. Take the bus from Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau to Bahnhof, Lienzbus
13h 10m
€65–110
Drive 643.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lienzcar 643.2 km
7h 1m
€102–147
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 50m
€157–572
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Villach Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
13h 27m
€90–178
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DRS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
3. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
10h 26m
€172–687

Dresden to Lienz by train

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Distance: 955.2 km
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lienz In Osttirol via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Spittal-Millstaetter See in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Bahnhof, Lienz via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Spittal an der Drau, and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau in around 13h 10m.

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