The average train between Zurich and Meissen takes 12h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Meissen. 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 Zurich and Meissen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Meissen at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 38m • 3 changes


9h 38m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 38m • 3 changes


10h 38m • 3 changes


9h 38m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 38m • 3 changes


10h 38m • 3 changes


9h 38m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 38m • 3 changes


10h 38m • 3 changes


9h 38m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 38m • 3 changes


10h 38m • 3 changes


9h 38m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Meissen? 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 Zurich to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Zurich to Meissen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Book your Zurich to Meissen train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Zurich and Meissen is 552.7 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 10h 35m.