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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Dresden takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.

11h 43m
Duration
911 km
Distance
€175
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Switzerland to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Switzerland and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland 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: 911 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 10h 50m.

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