What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Lausanne via Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lausanne via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lausanne?

The distance between Dresden and Lausanne is 864 km. The road distance is 876.5 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lausanne without a car is to train via Fulda which takes 11h 28m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 370.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dresden to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lausanne bus from?

Dresden to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lausanne train from?

Dresden to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lausanne is to train via Fulda which takes 11h 28m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Dresden to Lausanne bus arrive?

Dresden to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Lausanne train arrive?

Dresden to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Lausanne is 877 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Dresden to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Lausanne?

Book your Dresden to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Lausanne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Dresden Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DRS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 50m
CHF 163–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 50m
CHF 56–117
Train via Fulda
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
11h 28m
CHF 198–365
Drive 876.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lausannecar 876.5 km
8h 36m
CHF 148–213
Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 37m
CHF 212–442
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 4m
CHF 107–268
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 38m
CHF 115–281
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
8h 31m
CHF 188–428
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
8h 35m
CHF 171–323
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
13h 16m
CHF 175–275
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
13h 16m
CHF 198–359

Dresden to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 863.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Lausanne via Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal in around 15h 50m.

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