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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Switzerland is to train and fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 300 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Dresden and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Dresden to Switzerland?

The distance between Dresden and Switzerland is 583 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Switzerland without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 18m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dresden to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Switzerland bus from?

Dresden to Switzerland bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Dresden to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 800 and takes 10h 18m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Dresden to Switzerland bus arrive?

Dresden to Switzerland bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Dresden to Switzerland train arrive?

Dresden to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Switzerland is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Dresden to Switzerland.

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

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Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 127–327
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 15m
CHF 81–329
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 18m
CHF 166–790
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 41m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
12h 6m
CHF 178–317
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
6h
CHF 86–338
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
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
6h 5m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 29m
CHF 82–298
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
12h 6m
CHF 186–325
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zurichcar 660.5 km
7h 13m
CHF 109–157

Dresden to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 10h 18m.

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