How to travel from Linz to Dresden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Linz to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł234 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. 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 zł234, while a train costs an average of zł542.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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7h 47m

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6h 36m

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4h 49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Dresden is a bus with an average price of zł234.

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

A bus is zł309 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dresden costing on average zł542.

A bus is zł3213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Dresden costing on average zł3446.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Linz and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Dresden among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł542 compared to roughly zł393 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-148.89. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 4h 49m 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.

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from Linz to Dresden

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

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

  • FlixBus
    10:05 PM5h45
    Linz
    3:50 AMDresden
    1391One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    10:05 PM5h45
    Linz
    3:50 AMDresden
    1391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:05 PM5h45
    Linz
    3:50 AMDresden
    1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:50 AM6h05
    Linz
    9:55 AMDresden
    1391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Dresden

Travel to Dresden 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 Linz to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Dresden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Dresden is a train with an average price of zł190.

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

A train is zł44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Dresden costing on average zł234.

A train is zł3257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Dresden costing on average zł3446.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

Train takes on average 6h 58m.

The distance from Linz to Dresden is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Dresden is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Dresden 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 Linz to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport, Austrian Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Dresden:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.

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