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The average train between Geneva and Dresden takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 34m
Duration
1,050 km
Distance
€264
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
12h 50m
€216–419

Geneva to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Geneva and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 8m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 8m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Dresden? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,049.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 12h 50m.

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