The average train between Dresden and Switzerland takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Switzerland station via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Dresden to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Dresden to Switzerland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and LEO Express.
The distance between Dresden and Switzerland is 620.5 km. The road distance is 911 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 59m.