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Zurich to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dresden takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 55m
Duration
909 km
Distance
€186
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
9h 59m
€149–552

Zurich to Dresden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 909.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 9h 59m.

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