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 €60 - €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 Hbf and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lienz?

The distance between Dresden and Lienz is 746 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 bus which takes 13h 10m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m 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 Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Lienz?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lienz is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 13h 26m.

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 Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Decín HL. N. 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Lienz by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
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
€63–110
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Decín HL. N.train Rj
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Villach Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
13h 26m
€133–254
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Bruck/Murnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruck/Mur to Lienz In Osttiroltrain Rj
15h 17m
€88–194
Drive 643.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lienzcar 643.2 km
7h 1m
€103–149
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to München, ZOBbus
2. Take the night train from München Ost to Kitzbühelnighttrain Nt
3. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus
15h 22m
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
8h 15m
€266–832
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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 10m
€211–445
Fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DRS - BZO
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
7h 14m
€261–749

Dresden to Lienz by bus

5Weekly Buses

13h 10mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 745.9 km
Duration: 13h 10m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Decín HL. N., Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 26m.

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