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 50m.

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 Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Bitterfeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Linz to Dessau?

The distance between Linz and Dessau is 659 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 via Nuremberg which takes 6h 20m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 Nuernberg 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 229+ 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 20m
€72–218
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 50m
€42–95
Drive 545.8 km
1. Drive from Linz to Dessaucar 545.8 km
5h 25m
€86–125
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 23m
€127–337
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
6h 22m
€68–183
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SZG - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 17m
€101–345
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 25m
€96–287

Linz to Dessau by train

51Weekly Trains

6h 20mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.8 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 6h 20m.

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