What is the cheapest way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg?

The fastest way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Görlitz and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Görlitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Görlitz and arriving at Altenburg via Dresden central station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Görlitz and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Görlitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Goerlitz and arriving at Altenburg via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Görlitz to Altenburg?

The distance between Görlitz and Altenburg is 257 km. The road distance is 210 km.

How do I travel from Görlitz to Altenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Görlitz to Altenburg?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Görlitz to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Görlitz to Altenburg bus from?

Görlitz to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Görlitz station.

Where do I catch the Görlitz to Altenburg train from?

Görlitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Goerlitz station.

Train or bus from Görlitz to Altenburg?

The best way to get from Görlitz to Altenburg is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Görlitz to Altenburg bus arrive?

Görlitz to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Görlitz to Altenburg train arrive?

Görlitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Görlitz to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Görlitz to Altenburg is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Görlitz to Altenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Görlitz to Altenburg?

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Görlitz to Altenburg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Görlitz to Altenburg by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
3h 46m
€38–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Görlitz to Dresden central stationbus N20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321
3. Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgbus S5
6h 27m
€24–36
Drive 210 km
1. Drive from Görlitz to Altenburgcar 210 km
2h 2m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
4h 36m
€50–81
Train #2
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)train Re
5h 46m
€65–79

Görlitz to Altenburg by train

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Distance: 256.8 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Görlitz, Germany and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Goerlitz to Altenburg via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Görlitz to Altenburg via Dresden central station, Zwickau central train station, and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 27m.

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