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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Dresden is to bus which costs €24 - €85 and takes 6h 35m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Linz central train station and arriving at Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Linz to Dresden?

The distance between Linz and Dresden is 390 km. The road distance is 381.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €24 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Linz to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Dresden?

The best way to get from Linz to Dresden is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €24 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Linz to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Linz to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Dresden is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Linz to Dresden.

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

Book your Linz to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Dresden 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
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1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 197
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
6h 35m
€24–85
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
6h 35m
€77–196
Drive 381.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Dresdencar 381.2 km
4h 4m
€62–89
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5h 51m
€153–349
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
6h 43m
€31–102
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
7h 4m
€54–122
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane SZG - DRS
7h 41m
€119–448

Linz to Dresden by bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Linz central train station to Dresden central station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 35m.

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