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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Görlitz
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m 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 |
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 $32 (€26) 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 2h 13m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.03 (€-19.66). The journey takes 1h 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Görlitz
How to get from Dresden to Görlitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Görlitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 AM1h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:45 AMGörlitz, Busbahnhof$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:10 AM1h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:45 AMGörlitz, Busbahnhof$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
567510:23 AM1h25Dresden Hbf11:48 AMGörlitz station$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
56736:23 AM1h25Dresden Hbf7:48 AMGörlitz station$411One-way0 transfers
269059:23 AM1h25Dresden Hbf10:48 AMGörlitz station$411One-way0 transfers
57938:23 AM1h25Dresden Hbf9:48 AMGörlitz station$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM1h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:25 PMGörlitz, Busbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Görlitz:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Görlitz costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Görlitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Görlitz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Görlitz, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Görlitz by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Deutsche Bahn, trilex to go to Görlitz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Thameslink, trilex.
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