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There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Dresden by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central stationbus bus N881 / ...
    5h 45m
    €30–55

  2. Train via Prague

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain train Rj
    6h 40m
    €60–123

  3. Drive  381.6 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Dresdencar car 381.6 km
    4h 4m
    €69–100

  4. Fly from Linz Airport

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane LNZ - DRS
    7h 5m
    €187–807

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    6h 42m
    €118–221

  6. Train via Linz/Donau Hbf

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf
    7h 49m

  7. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane MUC - DRS
    6h 10m
    €164–278

Linz to Dresden by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Dresden, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Dresden Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 6h 40m.

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