The average train between Zermatt and Dresden takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Zermatt and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Dresden at 3:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 37m • 3 changes


11h 39m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 6m • 3 changes


11h 37m • 3 changes


11h 39m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 6m • 3 changes


11h 37m • 3 changes


11h 39m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 6m • 3 changes


11h 37m • 3 changes


11h 39m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 6m • 3 changes


11h 37m • 3 changes


11h 39m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Visp station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Zermatt to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zermatt to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Zermatt and Dresden is 711.7 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 13h 5m.