The average train between Dresden and Zermatt takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Zermatt. 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 5 times a day between Dresden and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Zermatt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Dresden to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Dresden to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Zermatt is 711.7 km. The road distance is 1,116 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 13h 20m.