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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 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.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
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.
FlixBus7:50 PM5h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:50 PM5h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH69+
LH73406:05 AM3h55Dresden Airport10:00 AMLinz Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 251 · IC 6488:09 AM8h19Dresden Hbf4:28 PMLinz Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
ICE 1558 · ICE 509+
EC 121912:11 PM9h15Dresden Hbf9:26 PMLinz Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
ICE 1746 · ICE 1505 · EC 12178:44 AM8h42Dresden Hbf5:26 PMLinz Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM6h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM6h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:00 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$931One-way1 transfer
LH2125 · LH115+
LH73444:20 PM5h30Dresden Airport9:50 PMLinz Airport$5111One-way2 transfers
LH63+
LH734410:35 AM11h15Dresden Airport9:50 PMLinz Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
LH2125+
LH6324+
RJ 259+
IC 12444:20 PM8h10Dresden Airport12:30 AMLinz Hbf$5831One-way3 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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