There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Göttingen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Erfurt
best- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingentrain Re1 / ...
4h 24m€78–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
4h 30m€26–45Drive 318.2 km
- Drive from Dresden to Göttingencar 318.2 km
2h 47m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Nordhausentrain Drf
- Take the train from Nordhausen to Göttingentrain Rb80
5h 30m
Dresden to Göttingen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Göttingen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Göttingen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Göttingen central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Göttingen via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Dresden and Göttingen is 378 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Göttingen without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Dresden to Göttingen, including transfers.
Dresden to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Göttingen is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Göttingen, Germany?
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Göttingen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nordhausen to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Göttingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Dresden to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen central bus station.
Dresden to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Göttingen is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Dresden to Göttingen.
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