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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Dessau is to bus and train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Dessau is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Linz to Dessau?

The distance between Linz and Dessau is 691 km. The road distance is 545.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Linz to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Dessau train from?

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

Where does the Linz to Dessau train arrive?

Linz to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Dessau is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Linz to Dessau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 232+ hotels available in Dessau.

Linz to Dessau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Dessau by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
6h 22m
€71–188
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Regensburg Bahnhofstrassebus
2. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 141
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
9h 43m
€45–95
Drive 545.8 km
1. Drive from Linz to Dessaucar 545.8 km
5h 25m
€88–127
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SZG - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
8h 39m
€179–675
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 23m
€70–248
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 22m
€122–357
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 24m
€96–297

Linz to Dessau by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 22mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.3 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 22m.

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