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Dresden to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Zurich takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. 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 59m
Duration
909 km
Distance
CHF 235
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 11 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
10h 14m
CHF 166–800

Dresden to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dresden and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 909.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 14m.

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