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Dresden to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Zurich takes 9h 50m 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.

9h 50m
Duration
975 km
Distance
CHF 242
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 50
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
10h 24m
CHF 179–831

Dresden to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 50m. 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: 975.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m.

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