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Compare train and bus for Görlitz to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Görlitz to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Görlitz to Dresden:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Görlitz to Dresden costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.25 (€-16.96). The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 21m 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 Görlitz to Dresden
How to get from Görlitz to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Görlitz to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:30 PM1h35Görlitz, Busbahnhof6:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:30 PM1h35Görlitz, Busbahnhof6:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:30 PM1h35Görlitz, Busbahnhof6:05 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
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269145:48 PM1h44Görlitz station7:32 PMDresden Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
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93044 · 2691210:48 AM1h45Görlitz station12:33 PMDresden Hbf$281One-way2 transfers
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57949:48 AM1h45Görlitz station11:33 AMDresden Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 PM1h40Görlitz, Busbahnhof9:50 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Görlitz to Dresden:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Görlitz to Dresden costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Görlitz and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Görlitz, Busbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Görlitz station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Travel with trilex, Thameslink to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with trilex, Thameslink.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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