The average train between Zug and Dresden takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Zug 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 5 times a day between Zug and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zug is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Dresden at 3:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zug 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 Zug to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Dresden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Zug to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zug to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zug to Dresden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zug and Dresden is 574.5 km. The road distance is 938 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 11h 30m.