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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its strong Austrian and international collection and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Linz will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Linz on Wed, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 56 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $708.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $708 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Linz:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $672 (€545) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average $708 (€573).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $104 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 6h 48m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Linz trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE50 · DB S5X+ EC 1213+ ICE 1501 | 4:15 AM Dresden Hbf | 9h11 | 1:26 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S1 · U28 · Sp 3+ R 675 | 4:59 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h25 | 12:24 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 459 · EC 333 | 7:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h58 | 2:06 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 251+ IC 648 | 8:09 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h19 | 4:28 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ ICE 1005 · ICE 1652 | 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h04 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Dresden to Linz run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 12:32 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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