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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Zittau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 77 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£29 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Zittau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Zittau:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Zittau costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Zittau take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 25m 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.
How to get to Zittau from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dresden to Zittau is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Zittau are Görlitz and Dresden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zittau on Omio.
Görlitz is known for its remarkably preserved historic centre and varied architecture from Gothic to Baroque. On the River Neisse at the Polish border, it feels quiet and cinematic, with old town streets and a close link to neighbouring Zgorzelec.
Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Zittau:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Zittau costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Zittau take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Zittau as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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