How to travel from Dresden to Linz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Linz

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 bus which can get you there in 5h 5m. 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 train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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Driving

$57

Average price

$35

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Cheapest

$103

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 18m

Average total duration

6h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 35m

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5h 5m

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30m

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4h 44m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Linz:

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average $57.

A bus is $668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average $704.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.

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from Dresden to Linz

How to get from Dresden to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dresden to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM5h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM5h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH69+Danish Air TransportLH7340
    6:05 AM3h55
    Dresden Airport
    10:00 AMLinz Airport
    $5691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 251 · IC 648
    8:09 AM8h19
    Dresden Hbf
    4:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1558 · ICE 509+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 1219
    12:11 PM9h15
    Dresden Hbf
    9:26 PMLinz Hbf
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1746 · ICE 1505 · EC 1217
    8:44 AM8h42
    Dresden Hbf
    5:26 PMLinz Hbf
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 AM6h35
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 AM6h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:00 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH115+Danish Air TransportLH7344
    4:20 PM5h30
    Dresden Airport
    9:50 PMLinz Airport
    $5111One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH63+Danish Air TransportLH7344
    10:35 AM11h15
    Dresden Airport
    9:50 PMLinz Airport
    $5691One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125+Austrian AirlinesLH6324+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 259+ÖBB | InterCityIC 1244
    4:20 PM8h10
    Dresden Airport
    12:30 AMLinz Hbf
    $5831One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Linz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Linz:

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average $57.

A bus is $668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average $704.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

The distance from Dresden to Linz is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Linz is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Linz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Linz:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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