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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Linz is to bus which costs €25 - €90 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Linz station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Linz central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Linz. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Dresden to Linz?

The distance between Dresden and Linz is 476 km. The road distance is 381.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Linz without a car is to night train and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €45 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dresden to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Linz bus from?

Dresden to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Linz?

The best way to get from Dresden to Linz is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €25 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Dresden to Linz bus arrive?

Dresden to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Linz train arrive?

Dresden to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Linz is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Dresden to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Linz?

Book your Dresden to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dresden to Linz by night train, train, bus, 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.

Night train, train
best
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni NadraziEn
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz HbfEc
7h 2m
€48–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train station197
7h 25m
€26–87
Drive 381.9 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Linz381.9 km
4h 5m
€61–89
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DRS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
7h 34m
€117–433
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádraží27 / ...
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz HbfEc
7h 31m
€52–108
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
6h 30m
€176–348

Dresden to Linz by night train and train

16Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.7 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a bus from Dresden central station to Linz central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 7h 31m.

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