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Kulturhistorisches Museum Görlitz
Main regional museum in a splendid Renaissance house. Exhibits trace Upper Lusatian history and make an ideal introduction to Görlitz.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Görlitz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Görlitz will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 9 trains that leave Dresden for Görlitz on Thu, Jul 30, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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76501Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Görlitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Görlitz:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Görlitz costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.92 (€-19.72). The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 17m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Görlitz trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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76533 | 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h40 | 8:33 PM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26909 | 7:23 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 8:48 PM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26911 | 8:23 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 9:48 PM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
76535 | 8:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 1h40 | 10:33 PM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 30 | |||||
76501 | 3:56 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h34 | 5:30 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
76503 | 4:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h40 | 6:33 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5671 | 5:23 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 6:48 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
76507 | 5:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h35 | 7:28 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5673 | 6:23 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 7:48 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
76509 | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h40 | 8:33 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26901 | 7:23 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 8:48 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
76511 | 7:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h34 | 9:27 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5793 | 8:23 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h25 | 9:48 AM Görlitz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dresden to Görlitz run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Görlitz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Görlitz trip today.
Main regional museum in a splendid Renaissance house. Exhibits trace Upper Lusatian history and make an ideal introduction to Görlitz.
Popular natural history museum known for detailed specimens and a notable giraffe display. Excellent for families and curious adults.
Baroque hall presenting scientific instruments and historic collections. It combines architecture, scholarship, and a cabinet-of-curiosities feel.
The best-known square in Görlitz, lined with richly preserved townhouses and arcades. Essential for understanding the city’s old merchant core.
Broad historic square with towers, civic buildings, and markets. A lively place to feel both the medieval and later city layers.
Picturesque old-town lane of merchants’ houses leading toward the Neisse. Ideal for architecture lovers and atmospheric strolling.
Silesian potato dumplings with a soft texture, often served with roast and rich gravy. A classic Upper Lusatian and Silesian comfort food common in Görlitz.
Rolled beef stuffed with bacon, onion and pickles, then braised. A festive Silesian dish found in traditional restaurants around Görlitz.
Pickled herring salad with apple, onion and cream. Popular across eastern Germany and Silesia, especially as a hearty cold dish.
Elegant restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined regional German cuisine and a polished atmosphere suited to a special dinner.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty German and Silesian dishes with local character in Görlitz Old Town.
Established restaurant focused on regional cuisine and seasonal ingredients, with a cozy historic ambiance near the old center.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and meals are often cheaper than Berlin or Munich, while local transit and basic dining stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common. In cafes and taxis, round up to the nearest euro or add a small tip for good service.
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Görlitz Station -> Marienplatz, Görlitz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Görlitz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Görlitz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to Görlitz trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Görlitz station pair, with some services arriving at Görlitz-Rauschwalde. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Görlitz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Dresden Mitte is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Mitte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Italienisches Dörfchen, BrennNessel, Kahnaletto, Cafe Friedrichstadt
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Mitte. ATMs are available at Dresden Mitte.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Mitte. Information desks are available at Dresden Mitte.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Mitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Mitte.
Nearby hotels include Elbflorenz, Penck Hotel, Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt, Artis.
Görlitz is 1 km from Görlitz city centre. Public transport options include:
Görlitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum gebratenen Storch, La Gondola, Studio G, Kartoffelhaus
Wi-Fi is available at Görlitz. ATMs are available at Görlitz.
Ticket office support is available at Görlitz. Information desks are available at Görlitz.
Luggage storage is available at Görlitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Görlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Görlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Görlitz.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa, Best Western Hotel Via Regia, Hotel Bon Apart.
Görlitz-Rauschwalde is 3 km from Görlitz city centre. Public transport options include:
Görlitz-Rauschwalde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Amadeus Streakhouse, Döner Imbiss, Café II Dreißig
Wi-Fi is available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde. ATMs are available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde.
Ticket office support is available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde. Information desks are available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde.
Luggage storage is available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Görlitz-Rauschwalde.
Görlitz-Weinhübel is 3 km from Görlitz city centre. Public transport options include:
Görlitz-Weinhübel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Restaurant im Rosenhof, Lotus Asia Restaurant, PI
Wi-Fi is available at Görlitz-Weinhübel. ATMs are available at Görlitz-Weinhübel.
Ticket office support is available at Görlitz-Weinhübel. Information desks are available at Görlitz-Weinhübel.
Luggage storage is available at Görlitz-Weinhübel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Görlitz-Weinhübel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Görlitz-Weinhübel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Görlitz-Weinhübel.
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