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Dresden to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Lugano takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 49m
Duration
1,074 km
Distance
CHF 247
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best
  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50
  2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
12h 25m
CHF 154–717

Dresden to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 13h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,073.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 12h 25m.

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