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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dresden (Land) takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Dresden (Land). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 18m
Duration
937 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Zurich to Dresden (Land) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Dresden (Land). The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Dresden (Land) at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)16h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 39m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 39m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 39m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 14m • 3 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 39m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 937.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pulsnitz Haltepunkt Süd via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 10h 43m.

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