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 64 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 28m.

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 4m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

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 160 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dresden central 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 4m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can train via Fulda, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 320 and takes 9h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 64 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Dresden to Switzerland bus arrive?

Dresden to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich 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?

Book your Dresden to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dresden to Switzerland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Dresden to Switzerland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

How to get fromDresden to Switzerland

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4h 4m
CHF 135–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
11h 28m
CHF 65–69
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 167–319
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
12h 6m
CHF 170–296
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 22m
CHF 72–271
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 77–242
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 9m
CHF 99–218
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
6h
CHF 79–237
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
12h 6m
CHF 133–203
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zurichcar 660.5 km
7h 13m
CHF 111–159

Dresden to Switzerland by train

72Weekly Trains

9h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 167Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dresden to Switzerland.

Launch map view

Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa 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.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.