How to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Görlitz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Görlitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $584.

Distance: 268 miles (432 km)

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$154

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5h 34m

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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Görlitz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Görlitz:

A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Görlitz costing on average $154.

A bus is $527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Görlitz costing on average $584.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 34m.

Bus takes on average 8h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Görlitz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Görlitz among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 50m sooner (5h 4m by train vs 5h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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How to get from Hamburg to Görlitz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Görlitz

Travel to Görlitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Görlitz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Görlitz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Görlitz:

A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Görlitz costing on average $154.

A bus is $527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Görlitz costing on average $584.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Görlitz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Görlitz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 34m.

Bus takes on average 8h 51m.

The distance from Hamburg to Görlitz is approximately 268 miles (432 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Görlitz is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Görlitz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Görlitz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Görlitz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Görlitz, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Görlitz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Görlitz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Görlitz by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Görlitz by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Görlitz often also extend their vacation to go to Dresden, Wrocław, Berlin, Prague, Zgorzelec. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Görlitz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Görlitz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Görlitz, allowing time to appreciate its well-preserved architecture, visit museums, and enjoy local cuisine.

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