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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Görlitz to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Görlitz to Dresden will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 5 trains that leave Görlitz for Dresden every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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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76508Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 88 km
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£33 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Görlitz to Dresden trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5672 | 8:13 Görlitz station | 1h20 | 9:33 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
76538 · 76546 | 8:22 Görlitz station | 1h41 | 10:03 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
26908 · 20842 | 9:10 Görlitz station | 1h23 | 10:33 Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
76510 | 9:22 Görlitz station | 1h41 | 11:03 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
5794 | 10:13 Görlitz station | 1h20 | 11:33 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
76500 | 3:57 Görlitz station | 1h36 | 5:33 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Görlitz to Dresden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Treasury museum displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work and ceremonial objects in richly restored historic rooms.
Contemporary art museum in a former arsenal, showing modern and post-1990 works with a strong local and international mix.
Reconstructed central square framed by baroque façades and the Frauenkirche, ideal for architecture and people-watching.
Lively inner-city district known for pubs, street art, independent shops and a distinctly alternative Dresden atmosphere.
Large riverside meadows popular for walking, cycling and skyline views across the Elbe toward the historic centre.
Sweet layered cake from Dresden made with yeast dough, butter and dried fruit. It is the city’s best-known festive speciality, especially at Christmas.
Saxon potato soup, usually hearty and rustic, often enriched with vegetables and traditionally served with sausages or bacon for extra flavour.
Simple Saxon quark cheese with linseed oil, often served with potatoes. It reflects rural Lusatian and Saxon home cooking around Dresden.
Elegant restaurant in Dresden Castle focused on refined regional cooking and a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
Popular traditional inn with Saxon and German comfort food, generous portions and a cosy historic feel in the Neustadt area.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the Altstadt known for Saxon dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and museums remain fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. In cafés, round up or leave small change.
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Dresden Hbf -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Görlitz to Dresden 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 Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Görlitz to Dresden trains use the Görlitz to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Görlitz and Dresden 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.
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.
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.
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 Hbf has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hbf: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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