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 €27 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.

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 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linz Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Dresden to Linz?

The distance between Dresden and Linz is 388 km. The road distance is 382.6 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 bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €27 - €50.

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

The bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeile takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 European Sleeper, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Linz?

The best way to get from Dresden to Linz is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €490 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Dresden to Linz bus arrive?

Dresden to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Dresden to Linz train arrive?

Dresden to Linz train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Praha Hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Linz is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Dresden to Linz.

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

Book your Dresden to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Linz by bus, 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 central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160 / ...
5h 50m
€27–50
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
7h 4m
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Linzcar 382.6 km
4h 5m
€63–91
Fly
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane DRS - LNZ
7h 13m
€268–489

Dresden to Linz by bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.5 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeile twice daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 7h 4m.

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