How to travel from Dresden to Linz

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Compare train, bus, 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 4m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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$58

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$35

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7h 13m

Average total duration

6h 43m

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Dresden to Linz

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

Our recommendation

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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
05:00AM5h40
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
10:40AMLinz, Industriezeile
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM5h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:40AMLinz, Industriezeile
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:00AM5h40
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
10:40AMLinz, Industriezeile
$341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnBUS 10173 · RJ 173 · R 719 · Bus 335
10:35AM7h31
Dresden
06:06PMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
4 transfers
ÖBBBus10171+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 171+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 279 · EC 205
08:35AM8h53
Dresden
05:28PMLinz Hbf
$1381One-way
4 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 1746 · ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ÖBB | InterCityIC 743
08:44AM8h46
Dresden Hbf
05:30PMLinz Hbf
$1631One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00AM8h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:00PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20AM7h05
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
06:25PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$771One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+Austrian AirlinesLH6320+ÖBB | InterCityIC 748
06:05AM15h23
Dresden Airport
09:28PMLinz Hbf
$7481One-way
2 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+Austrian AirlinesLH6320+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648
06:05AM10h23
Dresden Airport
04:28PMLinz Hbf
$7771One-way
2 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+Austrian AirlinesLH6320+ÖBB | InterCityIC 742
06:05AM12h23
Dresden Airport
06:28PMLinz Hbf
$7771One-way
2 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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average $35 (€28).

A bus is $682 (€552) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average $705 (€572).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

Train takes on average 6h 56m.

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 train, bus, 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, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, Bahn DE 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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