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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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €542.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€97 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €542 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Linz:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average €97.
A bus is €500 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average €542.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around €97 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€12. The journey takes 7h 5m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Linz
How to get from Dresden to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:50 PM 5h50 Dresden 12:40 AM Linz €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:50 PM 5h50 Dresden 12:40 AM Linz €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 5h50 Dresden 12:40 AM Linz €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:50 PM 5h50 Dresden 11:40 PM Linz €32 1 One-way 0 transfers9:20 AM 7h05 Dresden 4:25 PM Linz €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Linz:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Linz costing on average €97.
A bus is €500 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average €542.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Alibus to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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