The average train between Dresden and Zermatt takes 15h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. 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 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 15h 7m. 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 Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
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 4 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Zermatt is 711.7 km. The road distance is 1,050 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 13h 11m.