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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 41m.

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 14m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

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 Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

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 Fulda which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 14m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can train via Fulda, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 350 and takes 9h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 85 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 Fulda Bahnhof 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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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 14m
CHF 137–377
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha-Holešovicetrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
7h 6m
CHF 68–231
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 59m
CHF 158–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 41m
CHF 77–82
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
12h 6m
CHF 169–269
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 146–324
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 36m
CHF 76–236
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha-Holešovicetrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
7h 20m
CHF 89–214
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
13h 6m
CHF 201–223
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zurichcar 660.5 km
7h 13m
CHF 111–160

Dresden to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 59m.

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