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Compare bus and train 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$59 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus5:00 AM5h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$351One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:00 AM5h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$351One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:00 AM5h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 171+
IC 535+
Sp 39:10 AM7h14Dresden Hbf4:24 PMLinz Hbf$521One-way2 transfers
RJ 173+
EC 33511:10 AM6h56Dresden Hbf6:06 PMLinz Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
RJ 175+
R 687+
IC 539+
Sp 31:10 PM7h14Dresden Hbf8:24 PMLinz Hbf$521One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM5h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM7h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM7h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:00 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$561One-way1 transfer
LH2123+
LH6320+
IC 6489:35 AM6h53Dresden Airport4:28 PMLinz Hbf$7741One-way2 transfers
LH2123+
LH6320+
IC 7429:35 AM8h53Dresden Airport6:28 PMLinz Hbf$7741One-way2 transfers
LH2123+
LH6320+
RJX 7609:35 AM9h08Dresden Airport6:43 PMLinz Hbf$7741One-way2 transfers
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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 $688 (€552) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Linz costing on average $712 (€572).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
- 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 and train 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, Bahn DE to go to Linz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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