There are 5 ways to get from Görlitz to Erfurt 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 Leipzig
best- Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 50m€52–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Görlitz to Dresden central stationbus N20 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
5h 40m€27–41Drive 313.3 km
- Drive from Görlitz to Erfurtcar 313.3 km
2h 49m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4h 22m€57–126Train #2
- Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
6h 59m€75–103
Görlitz to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Görlitz to Erfurt is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Görlitz to Erfurt is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Görlitz to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Görlitz and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Görlitz to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Goerlitz and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Görlitz and Erfurt is 332 km. The road distance is 313.3 km.
The best way to get from Görlitz to Erfurt without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Görlitz to Erfurt, including transfers.
Görlitz to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Görlitz station.
Görlitz to Erfurt train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Goerlitz station.
The best way to get from Görlitz to Erfurt is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Görlitz, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
You can take a train from Goerlitz to Erfurt Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Görlitz to Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Schedules at
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Goerlitz to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Schedules at
- Die Länderbahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Görlitz to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Görlitz to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Görlitz to Erfurt train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Görlitz to Erfurt is 313 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Görlitz to Erfurt.
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