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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Görlitz to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Görlitz to Leipzig will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Görlitz to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
IC 2048+
5672
IC 2440+
5794
ICE 1650 · 16113+
76546 · 76538
16512+
76538 · 76546
68812 · 18349 · S4
IC 2048+
5672
IC 2440+
5794
ICE 1650 · 16113+
76546 · 76538
68812 · 18349 · S4
16512+
76538 · 76546Trains from Görlitz to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Görlitz to Leipzig trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2048+ 5672 | Delayed 7:29 AM 8:13 AMGörlitz station | 2h18 | 10:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
16512+ 76538 · 76546 | 8:22 AM Görlitz station | 3h38 | 12:00 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · 16113+ 76546 · 76538 | Delayed 8:17 AM 8:22 AMGörlitz station | 3h17 | 11:39 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
68812 · 18349 · S4 | 8:43 AM Görlitz station | 3h29 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2440+ 5794 | Delayed 9:29 AM 10:13 AMGörlitz station | 2h18 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
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Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Görlitz to Leipzig 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 Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Görlitz to Leipzig trains use the Görlitz to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig-Connewitz. Use this guide to compare Görlitz and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Hagenwerder is 9 km from Görlitz city centre. Public transport options include:
Hagenwerder 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: Hafencafé, See-Lounge-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Hagenwerder. ATMs are available at Hagenwerder.
Ticket office support is available at Hagenwerder. Information desks are available at Hagenwerder.
Luggage storage is available at Hagenwerder. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hagenwerder: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hagenwerder: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hagenwerder.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig-Connewitz is 4 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Connewitz 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: TD Imbiss, Bistro Cleopatra, Bistro mit Internet, Calla Pizza
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Connewitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Connewitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
Leipzig Markt 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: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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