Göttingen to Dresden by train

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Overview: trains from Göttingen to Dresden

Find the key information for travelling by train from Göttingen to Dresden, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:46 View journey
Last train 23:14 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 271
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey US$38.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 47m
Train operators 26

Göttingen to Dresden train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Göttingen to Dresden by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Göttingen to Dresden take around 3 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 271 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Göttingen is scheduled to depart at around  02:46. The last departure is usually at around 23:14 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Göttingen at around 03:16, with the last train leaving at around 23:09. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 37 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$38.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Dresden, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Dresden.

Is there a direct train from Göttingen to Dresden?

The journey between Göttingen and Dresden usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Göttingen to Dresden every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Göttingen to Dresden?

The Göttingen to Dresden train travel takes about 3 hours and 31 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Göttingen to Dresden train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dresden leaving Göttingen at around 02:46 and the last train leaving at around 23:14 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Göttingen at around 03:16, with the final departure at 23:09.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.