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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lienz is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 58m.

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 6h 58m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

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-Millstaettersee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

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 46m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dresden central 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 46m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Dresden to Lienz bus arrive?

Dresden to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 6h 58m to drive from Dresden to Lienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Dresden to Lienz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 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 Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-MillstaetterseeIc
6. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
11h 46m
€102–549
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádraží27 / ...
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Villach HbfRj
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
13h 27m
€88–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc082 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Spittal an der Drau
3. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhof
14h 3m
Drive 643.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lienz643.2 km
6h 58m
€104–149
Fly, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
8h 59m
€173–607

Dresden to Lienz by train

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11h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.1 km
Duration: 11h 46m

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-Millstaettersee in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Lienz Bahnhof via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Spittal an der Drau, and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 14h 3m.

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