The average train between Dresden and Zug takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Zug. 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 Zug. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Zug at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Zug? 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 Zug. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Fulda Bahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Dresden to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Dresden and Zug is 574.5 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 10h 36m.