Travelling by train from Dresden to Zgorzelec

Ready to travel from Dresden to Zgorzelec by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Dresden and Zgorzelec

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$40.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$38 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Dresden and Zgorzelec

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 13 trains make this journey of 90 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Dresden is at 04:55 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 18:35.

During the weekend, 06:23 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 18:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Dresden to Zgorzelec

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 18 minutes, crossing a total distance of 90 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Dresden and Zgorzelec

Tickets for travel between Dresden and Zgorzelec can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Zgorzelec

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Zgorzelec.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Dresden and Zgorzelec by train?

The train journey from Dresden to Zgorzelec covers 90 kilometres in total.

What is the Dresden to Zgorzelec train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$40.50. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$38.

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Dresden to Zgorzelec?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Zgorzelec?

The fastest jouney takes 1 hour and 18 minutes.