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 7h 1m.

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 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 13h 23m.

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaettersee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lienz?

The distance between Dresden and Lienz is 967 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 Munich which takes 11h 33m and costs €80 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m 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 Munich which takes 11h 33m and costs €80 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 23m.

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 Halle(Saale)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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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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetterseetrain Ic
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
11h 33m
€82–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Spittal an der Draubus
3. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhofbus
13h 23m
Drive 643.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lienzcar 643.2 km
7h 1m
€104–150
Fly, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetterseetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 9m
€173–607
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
€88–178

Dresden to Lienz by train

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11h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 967.4 km
Duration: 11h 33m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lienz In Osttirol via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Spittal-Millstaettersee in around 11h 33m. 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 13h 23m.

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