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There are 6 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

    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
    €129–331

  3. Drive  381.6 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Dresdencar car 381.6 km
    4h 4m
    €65–93

  4. Fly from Linz Airport

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane LNZ - DRS
    7h 5m
    €216–816

  5. 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
    7h 3m
    €60–125

  6. 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
    €167–356

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 Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 42m.

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