Dresden to Zurich Trains

Dresden to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Zurich takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 3m
Duration: 909 km
Distance: CHF 197
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best

Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

9h 55m

CHF 162–322

Dresden to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:11 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 9:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 9:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 9:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 7:24 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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