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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Riesa is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Riesa is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Riesa?

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

How far is it from Linz to Riesa?

The distance between Linz and Riesa is 698 km. The road distance is 429.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Riesa without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €120 - €280.

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

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Riesa train from?

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

Where does the Linz to Riesa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Riesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Riesa is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Linz to Riesa.

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

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Where can I stay near Riesa?

There are 369+ hotels available in Riesa.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Linz to Riesa 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/Donau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 6m
€125–277
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central stationbus N881 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 43m
€42–85
Drive 429.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Riesacar 429.5 km
4h 44m
€73–105
Fly from Linz Airport, train
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LNZ - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
7h 50m
€202–846
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Riesatrain Ec
7h 50m
€93–140
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€174–380

Linz to Riesa by train

19Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.5 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 6m.

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