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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 55m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m 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 Linz to Dresden:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dresden costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Dresden
How to get from Linz to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 AM6h05Linz, Industriezeile10:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 AM6h05Linz, Industriezeile10:55 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH62+
LH73415:50 AM4h00Linz Airport9:50 AMDresden Airport$4711One-way1 transfer
Other options
S 3 · R 708 · EC 4581:35 PM7h23Linz Hbf8:58 PMDresden Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
EC 334 · RJ 386 · BUS 1017211:54 AM7h26Linz Hbf7:20 PMDresden$431One-way2 transfers
IC 641 · RJ 25011:32 AM8h55Linz Hbf8:27 PMDresden Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM7h35Linz, Industriezeile4:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h40Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)9:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM6h55Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)2:55 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$421One-way1 transfer
LH114 · LH2128+
LH734311:40 AM7h25Linz Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$9201One-way2 transfers
LH112 · LH2128+
LH734311:40 AM7h25Linz Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$9201One-way2 transfers
LH66+
LH734311:40 AM6h20Linz Airport6:00 PMDresden Airport$9981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Dresden:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dresden costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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